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Native Californian Pete Escovedo discovered and cultivated a love and passion for music, which soon led him to embrace Latin jazz and pass it on to his sons and daughters as his father did before him. Contributing his signature sound on timbales, Pete has performed and toured with such respected artists as Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Bobby McFerrin, Cal Tjader, Woody Herman, Billy Cobham, Boz Scaggs, Anita Baker, Arturo Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez, and Chick Corea to name a few. Not only were Pete and his brother Coke the founders of the history-making band Azteca, Pete was one of the early members of Santana.
Today, Pete leads one of the country’s top orchestras, performing their own unique brand of Latin jazz.
Pete’s daughter and Grammy® nominee Sheila E. keeps the rhythm solid on drums congas and vocals. Her impressive roster is a who’s who of the industry, performing with artists such as Ringo Starr, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, George Duke, Placido Domingo and countless others. As Musical Director for “Fiesta Latina: In Performance at The White House,” Sheila recently earned her first Emmy® nomination.
First born son Juan Escovedo brings his flavor of R&B to the table. His dynamic performances captivates audiences, lending his talents to the congas, drums and vocals. Juan has performed with a roster of noted artists including Patti Labelle, Jodi Watley, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, En Vogue, Herbie Hancock and many more.
Pete’s daughter and Grammy® nominee Sheila E. keeps the rhythm solid on drums congas and vocals. Her impressive roster is a who’s who of the industry, performing with artists such as Ringo Starr, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, George Duke, Placido Domingo and countless others. As Musical Director for “Fiesta Latina: In Performance at The White House,” Sheila recently earned her first Emmy® nomination.
First born son Juan Escovedo brings his flavor of R&B to the table. His dynamic performances captivates audiences, lending his talents to the congas, drums and vocals. Juan has performed with a roster of noted artists including Patti Labelle, Jodi Watley, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, En Vogue, Herbie Hancock and many more.
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