Genres Latin Jazz Spouse Juanita Gardere (m. 1956) Name Pete Escovedo | Years active 1950-present Instruments Percussions Grandchildren Nicole Richie | |
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Role Musician · peteescovedo.com Children Sheila E., Peter Michael Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Zina Escovedo Movies Jam Miami: A Celebration of Latin Jazz, Chasing Papi Similar People Sheila E, Coke Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez Profiles | ||
Pete escovedo esta noche
Peter Michael Escovedo (born 13 July 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is a Mexican-American percussionist.
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- Biography
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Pete escovedo full concert 05 29 89 gift center official
Biography
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.
He is the father of musicians Sheila Escovedo (Sheila E.), Peter Michael Escovedo, and Juan Escovedo; and dancer, manager and promoter Zina Escovedo. His brothers are fellow recording artists Alejandro Escovedo, Coke Escovedo, Javier Escovedo (The Zeros), Bobby Escovedo, and Mario Escovedo (The Dragons). He is the biological grandfather of Nicole Richie, daughter of son Peter Michael Escovedo.
Escovedo participated in the San Francisco music scene for several decades. In 2002, he appeared on the "By the Hand of the Father" episode of the PBS series Austin City Limits.
In 2014, he and his sons Peter and Juan were invited by producer Gerry Gallagher to record with El Chicano, Alphonse Mouzon, Brian Auger, Alex Ligertwood, Ray Parker Jr., Vikki Carr, Salvador Santana, Marcos J. Reyes, Lenny Castro, Siedah Garrett, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Jessy J, and David Paich.