Pete Escovedo

Peter Michael Escovedo (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is an American percussionist.[1]

Pete Escovedo
Pete Escovedo at the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina", October 13, 2009
Pete Escovedo at the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina", October 13, 2009
Background information
Birth namePeter Michael Escovedo
Born (1935-07-13) July 13, 1935
Pittsburg, California, U.S.
GenresLatin jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Percussion

With his two brothers, he formed Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group.[2] He led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca.[2] His daughter is the singer-percussionist Sheila E. They were both presented with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.[3]

Discography
  • 1977 Solo Two (Fantasy)
  • 1978 Happy Together (Fantasy)
  • 1982 Island (EsGo/Fantasy)
  • 1985 Yesterday's Memories Tomorrow's Dreams (Concord Crossover)
  • 1987 Mister E (Concord Crossover)
  • 1995 Flying South (Concord Picante)
  • 1997 E Street (Concord Jazz)
  • 2000 E Musica (Concord Jazz)
  • 2001 Whatcha Gonna Do (Concord Jazz)
  • 2003 Live
  • 2012 Live from Stern Grove Festival (Concord Jazz)
  • 2018 Back to the Bay (Esco)

See also

References
  1. "Pete Escovedo Biography & Awards", Billboard.com
  2. "Pete Escovedo Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  3. "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.
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