Pete Escovedo
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Percussionists · b. 1935

Pete Escovedo

Mexican-American jazz musician and percussionist

Born
13 July 1935
Pittsburg
Country
United States
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Pete Escovedo is a jazz musician who plays percussion instrument. Pete Escovedo was born on 13 July 1935 in Pittsburg. The music is usually filed under Latin jazz. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Solo Two” (1977) to “Rhythm of the NIght” (2021). Honours include Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2021).

Peter Michael Escovedo Jr. (born July 13, 1935 in Pittsburg, California) is an American percussionist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Solo Two 1977 · Fantasy Happy Together 1978 · Fantasy
E Street 1997
E Music 2000
Watcha Gonna Do: Yesterday's Memories Tomorrow's Dreams / Mister E 2001
Live! 2003 · Live
Live From Stern Grove 2012 · Live
Live From Stern Grove Festival 2012 · Live
Back to the Bay 2018
Rhythm of the NIght 2021

Also plays on

Albums where Pete Escovedo is credited as a sideman

1971 Moments — Boz Scaggs percussion
1971 Agua Dulce — Cal Tjader percussion, congas, bongos, güiro, vocals, arranger
1977 Magic — Billy Cobham timbales, vocals
1978 Inner Conflicts — Billy Cobham percussion, timbales
1979 Oneness: Silver Dreams–Golden Reality — Devadip timbales
1981 Magic Windows — Herbie Hancock percussion

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Pete Escovedo play?

Pete Escovedo is known for playing percussion instrument.

When and where was Pete Escovedo born?

Pete Escovedo was born 13 July 1935 in Pittsburg.

What are Pete Escovedo's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Solo Two (1977), Happy Together (1978) and E Street (1997).

External links

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