Pete Escovedo
Mexican-American jazz musician and percussionist
About Pete Escovedo
Born 1935. Pete Escovedo is an American jazz musician, percussionist, drummer and musician.
Peter Michael Escovedo Jr. (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is an American percussionist.
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. Pete led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca.
Personal life Escovedo has four children; singer-percussionists Sheila E., Peter Michael Escovedo III, Juan Escovedo, and dancer/choreographer Zina Escovedo.
Awards Peter "Pete" Escovedo, Jr. and his daughter Sheila were presented with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.
Discography 1972 Azteca (Columbia) 1973 Pyramid of the Moon with Azteca (Columbia) 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)
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Who is Pete Escovedo?
Mexican-American jazz musician and percussionist
When was Pete Escovedo born?
Pete Escovedo was born on 13 July 1935 in Pittsburg.
What is Pete Escovedo's occupation?
Pete Escovedo is a jazz musician, percussionist, drummer and musician.
What nationality is Pete Escovedo?
Pete Escovedo is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pete Escovedo. https://biography.guide/pete-escovedo/
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