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GRAMMY NOMINATED
​PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

6:30pm - 8:00pm on the MISSION STAGE (MAIN STAGE) of the 
SLO JAZZ FESTIVAL MAY 14, 2016
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Click here to watch Pete Escovedo performing Video 1  Video 2  Video 3

Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years.
Born in Pittsburg, CA, July 13th, 1935, he began his musical journey while attending high school in Oakland, CA. At the age of sixteen, he began playing the saxophone and then discovered percussion which became his love of rhythm and his dream of playing Latin Jazz music.
​After performing with various bands, in 1960 Pete and his brothers, Coke and Phil Escovedo formed the Escovedo Brothers Latin Jazz band, performing around the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1970 Pete and Coke formed the band “Azteca” that toured the United States with Stevie Wonder and The Temptations. They recorded two albums on Columbia records which are now considered collectors items, “Azteca” and “Pyramid of the Moon” In 1972 Pete toured and performed with the Carlos Santana band and recorded three major albums, “Moonflower”, “Oneness” and “Inner Secrets”. In 1978 Pete and daughter Sheila E. recorded two albums on Fantasy records “Solo Two” and “Happy Together” which were produced by Billy Cobham. Pete’s versatility as a Percussionist has been featured in performances and recordings by a wide range of Artists such as Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Herbie Hancock, Mongo Santamaria, Bobby McFerrin, Cal Tjader, Woody Herman, Stephen Stills, Billy Cobham, Anita Baker, George Duke, Boz Scaggs, Andy Narell, Al Jarreau, Ray Obiedo, Dionne Warwick, Marlena Shaw, Barry White, Angela Bofill, Arturo Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez, Chick Corea, Dave Valentine, Najee, Gerald Albright, Prince, and the list goes on.

He has performed with his Orchestra for President Obama twice at the White House. 

Pete Escovedo believes that there is healing through music and has donated his time to  numerous charity events to help children around the world by teaching the importance of music. Today Mr. Pete Escovedo leads one of the top Latin-Jazz Orchestras  in the country performing  his  own  unique  sound and continues to deliver his music throughout the world. For more information go to www.PeteEscovedo.com​

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Pete Escovedo

As a solo artist Pete has recorded 7 acclaimed albums on Concord Records:
 Yesterday’s Memories, Tomorrow’s Dreams - Live in Concert (1987) 
Mister E (1988) - nominated for a Grammy
Flying South (1996) 
E - Street (1997) 
E - Music (2000) 
Pete Escovedo Live (2003) 
Live From Stern Grove (2012)
Pete has also received numerous awards for:
1983 Jammie Jazz Musician Of The Year 
1984 Bammie Latin Musician Of The Year 
1989 Grammy Nomination for Mister E 
San Francisco State College Purple Globe Award 
Ronald Dellums Congressional Award
National Recording Academy Governors Award  San Francisco Chapter and Chicago Chapter 
California Arts and Council Award 
ABC Television Profile of Excellence Award 
Has appeared in the following movies:
Jack (1996)
Chasing Papi (2003)
Nightclubs:
Escovedo's - Oakland, CA 
Mister E.'s - Berkeley, CA 
Mr. E.'s Spotlight on the Square - Alameda, CA 
Pete Escovedo's Latin Jazz Club - San Jose, CA 
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Juan Escovedo

At a young age, Juan Escovedo began teaching himself how to play bongos, congas, trap drums, timbales, percussion and other instruments. When he turned 14 he began playing with his father, Pete Escovedo.

Since that time, Juan has established himself in the the industry as undeniably a musician of complexity, style and originality. His artistic achievements flow from his rich musical heritage and compassion for his art form. Juan Escovedo tours, writes and records both as a solo artist and with his family – father Pete Escovedo, brother Peter Michael and sister Sheila E. Currently they have a new CD titled “The-E-Family” which is quickly rising up the charts. Juan co-wrote and produced three of their new songs. The CD features Josh Stone, Gloria Estefan, Earth, Wind & Fire.

See more at: http://peteescovedo.com/escovedo-family/juan
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Peter Michael Escovedo III

Peter Michael Escovedo III, Emmy nominated Musical Director / Producer, has earned recognition not only as a percussionist, but a producer, singer, songwriter, and television personality.
Peter Michael (named after his father, percussionist and original member of Santana, Pete Escovedo) has contributed in countless world tours, recordings and television productions.

​He has produced television shows, written music for film, theme songs for television, composed, arranged, and produced music for various artists, and is currently releasing a new E. Family cd featuring: Joss Stone, Prince, Earth Wind & Fire, Gloria Estefan, Raphael Saadiq, and Israel Houghton.

Learn more at: 
http://peteescovedo.com/escovedo-family/peter-michael

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER: JORGE BERMUDEZ

Jorge Bermudez was born naked in Managua, Nicaragua. He is the youngest in a family of 6 kids. He was raised with lots of love on rice and beans in San Francisco, Calif. He now resides in Los Angeles where he is involved in many facets of the music business as a percussionist, songwriter, producer and music educator.
 
It was an exciting musical time in San Francisco during the late 60’s and early 70’s. During this era much musical magic manifested itself in San Francisco. It affected how music was felt and played on the planet earth forever. Jorge Jose enjoyed soaking up all of these varied musical flavors. 1972 found Jorge recording with guitarist Jorge Santana’s Latin rock group Malo at the impressionable age of 17. He played on the now historic “Dos” album on the Warner Bros. record label. Bermudez laid down rhythmic accompaniment while veteran Cuban conga player Francisco Aguabella played a fiery conga solo on the song “Oye Mama.” 32 years later the track still sounds great. Jorge sat in on percussion with the late great Latin music icon Tito Puente at a venue in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf area. This early musical baptism fueled a desire that helped inspire the young Nicaraguan musician to a lifetime in music.
 
Since then, through hard work and fierce dedication to his craft, Bermudez has toured, and or recorded with artists like Crowded House, The Grateful Dead, Tower of Power, Pablo Cruise, Jose Feliciano, Jefrey Osbourne, The Escovedo Family including the early historical days with the late Phil and Coke Escovedo, Joe Sample, Peter Case, Dusty Springfield, Johnny Mathis, The Temptations, The Gipsy Kings, Rod Stewart, David Baerwald, Santa Esmeralda, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Benise, Angela Bofill and many more.

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