PETE ESCOVEDO - SALSA MUSIC

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.

As a solo artist Pete has recorded six acclaimed albums on Concord Records, one album on EsGo Records, and two albums on Fantasy Records with his daughter Sheila E.

His Vision
To have the amazing opportunity to play percussion with Santana was like a dream he would never forget but something in his soul was still struggling. My father's vision grew bigger, he needed to make a name for himself and for the music that kept playing in his mind. He finally decided that it was time to leave.

In the 1970's Escovedo co-founded the band Azteca and recorded two albums for Columbia, a self-titled album, and Pyramid Of The Moon. They made a name for themselves, and accomplished their dream.

From the '70s through the present he has performed and toured with many great and respected artists, such as: 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 none other than the most gifted and Tito Puente.

On the Web: www.peteescovedo