Pete Escovedo | |
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 Pete Escovedo at the "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina", October 13, 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Peter Michael Escovedo |
| Born | July 13, 1935 Pittsburg, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Latin jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Percussion |
Peter Michael Escovedo Jr. (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is an American percussionist.[1]
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]
His children include:
Peter and his daughter Sheila were presented with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.[5]
