Pete Escovedo

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

Career

With his two brothers, he formed the Escovedo Bros Latin Jazz Sextet, before Carlos Santana hired Pete and Coke Escovedo for his group, Santana. Pete led the 14–24 piece Latin big band Azteca. He owned a nightclub, Mr. E’s, in Berkeley, California in the late 1990s.

Personal life

Escovedo has three children, including singer-percussionist Sheila E. and Peter Michael Escovedo III.

Awards

Peter "Pete" Escovedo, Jr. and his daughter Sheila were presented with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.

Discography

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