The Pete Escovedo Orchestra

Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 60 years.

Grammy winning “Lifetime Achievement Award” percussionist Pete Escovedo, formed the supergroup AZTECA in 1970 with brother Coke Escovedo. This 16 piece band toured with Stevie Wonder and The Temptations.1972 Pete toured with Carlos Santana and recorded three albums, "Moonflower", "Oneness" and "Inner Secrets”. In 1978 Pete and daughter Sheila E. recorded two albums on Fantasy records "Solo Two" and "Happy Together”.

Pete’s children Sheila E, Juan, and Peter Michael are all professional musicians, as well as solo artists. They have played, recorded, and toured with literally every top Artist in the industry.

Pete has recorded with numerous 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.

After 60 years in the business, Pete is currently touring the world on what he is calling his “Retirement Tour”.