Pete Escovedo | |
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 Pete Escovedo at "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina", October 13, 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Peter Michael Escovedo (1935-07-13) July 13, 1935 Pittsburg, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Latin jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Percussion |
Peter Michael Escovedo Jr. (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is an American percussionist.[1]
Career
With his two brothers, he formed the Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group, Santana.[2] Pete led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca.[2]
He owned a nightclub, Mr. E's, in Berkeley, California in the late 1990s.[3]
Personal life
Escovedo has four children; singer-percussionists Sheila E., Peter Michael Escovedo III, Juan Escovedo, and dancer/choreographer Zina Escovedo.[4]
Awards
Peter "Pete" Escovedo, Jr. and his daughter Sheila were presented with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.[5]
Discography
- 1977 Solo Two with Sheila E (Fantasy)
- 1978 Happy Together with Sheila E (Fantasy)
- 1982 Island (EsGo)
- 1985 Yesterday's Memories Tomorrow's Dreams (EsGo)
- 1988 Mister E (Concord Crossover)
- 1995 Flying South (Concord Picante)
- 1997 E Street (Concord Vista)
- 2000 E Music (Concord Picante)
- 2003 Live! (Concord Picante)
- 2013 Live from Stern Grove Festival (Concord Picante)
- 2018 Back to the Bay (Esco)
See also
References
- ^ "Pete Escovedo Biography & Awards", Billboard.com
- ^ a b "Pete Escovedo Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ Elwood, Phil (November 21, 1997). "Mr. E opens new jazz club in Berkeley". SFGate.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Juan Escovedo | Pete Escovedo". Pete Escovedo | Music & Art. 19 June 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "The Latin Recording Academy to Honor Martinho da Vila, Emmanuel, Sheila E. & Pete Escovedo, Fito Páez, Milly Quezada, Joaquín Sabina and Gilberto Santa Rosa With the Lifetime Achievement Award". Business Wire. June 24, 2021. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
External links
- Pete Escovedo discography at Discogs
