Pete Escovedo
Mexican-American jazz musician and percussionist

Pete Escovedo

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Mexican-American jazz musician and percussionist
Gender:
Male
Places:
United States of America
Is:
Jazz musicianMusicianPercussionist
Work field:
Music
Birth:
13 July 1935(Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California, USA)
Star sign:
Cancer
Genres:
Latin jazz
Instruments:
Percussion instrument
Education:
Vallejo High School
California, USA
Awards:
Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Family:
Siblings:
Coke EscovedoAlejandro Escovedo
Javier Escovedo
Mario Escovedo
Children:
Sheila E.Peter Michael Escovedo
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Peter Michael Escovedo (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is a Mexican-American percussionist.

With his two brothers, Pete formed Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group. He led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca.

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)