Peter Michael Escovedo (born July 13, 1935 in
Pittsburg, California) is an American percussionist.
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With his two brothers, Pete formed Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before ]Carlos Santana
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hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group
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He led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca. His daughter is singer-percussionist Sheila E. They were both presented with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.
Discography
* 1977 ''Solo Two'' (Fantasy
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* 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
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* 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
* List of Austin City Limits performers
References
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American musicians of Mexican descent
American jazz drummers
American jazz percussionists
Hispanic and Latino American musicians
Jazz percussionists
Jazz musicians from California
Musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area
1935 births
Living people
Santana (band) members
Timbaleros
People from Pittsburg, California
20th-century American drummers
American male drummers
American male jazz musicians
Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winners
American performers of Latin music
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