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Escovedo, along with such seasoned bandleaders as Eddie Palmieri, Poncho Sanchez and Ray Barretto, is nowadays viewed as one of the standard-bearers of Latin jazz. A California native, Escovedo was raised in Oakland. His father was an amateur singer and guitarist who passed along the love for Latin music.
Today, Escovedo leads what is widely considered one of the finest ensembles in Latin jazz, a mix of musicians from both Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Since moving to L.A. two years ago, he is working more with daughter Sheila E. "When we perform in Southern California, I always check to see if she wants the gig", Pete says.
Escovedo's sons, percussionists Juan and Peter Michael, joined the ensemble of talented Latin Jazz musicians on-stage to make this a truly swinging family affair. The end result is a joyous concoction of Latin rhythms with elements of Jazz, R&B and Funk that is hard to resist. Latin jazz fans will rejoice their presentation.
PETE ESCOVEDO
SOCIAL MEDIA
