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Mexican-American jazz musician and percussionist
Pete Escovedo
Pete Escovedo at the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina", October 13, 2009
Birth name Peter Michael Escovedo Born (1935-07-13 ) July 13, 1935 (age 88)
Pittsburg, California , U.S.Genres
Latin jazz Occupation(s) Musician Instrument(s) Percussion
Musical artist
Peter Michael Escovedo Jr. (born July 13, 1935 in
Pittsburg, California ) is an American percussionist.
[1]
Career
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]
He owned a
nightclub , Mr. E’s, in
Berkeley, California in the late 1990s.
[3]
Personal life
His children include:
Awards
Peter and his daughter Sheila were presented with the
Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.
[5]
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
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"Pete Escovedo Biography & Awards" , Billboard.com
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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 .
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"Juan Escovedo | Pete Escovedo" . Pete Escovedo | Music & Art . 19 June 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2024 .
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"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
Studio albums Live albums Compilations Extended plays Singles Other songs Live performances Carlos Santana solo albums
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