Pete Escovedo - Rhythm of the Night

Styles: Vocal
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:36
Size: 99,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:46) 1. Africa
(4:03) 2. Ain't No Sunshine
(4:31) 3. Ain't Nobody
(3:47) 4. Glamorous Life
(5:58) 5. I'll be Around
(4:45) 6. Mas Que Nada
(4:35) 7. Overjoyed
(4:17) 8. Until You Come Back to Me
(5:50) 9. Rhythm of the Night

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. Pete Escovedo is known worldwide for his live performances, session work and solo albums. He has recorded ten acclaimed solo albums, two albums with his daughter Sheila E., and the Latina Familia live album with Sheila E. and Tito Puente. Produced and arranged by son Peter Michael Escovedo, Rhythm of the Night is a collection of nine "Old School" Soul & R&B hits, re-arranged and transformed into an explosion of Latin Jazz articulated through a fourteen-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra. The 2021 Latin Grammys will be honoring Pete Escovedo with a Lifetime Achievement Award November 17th, 2021. Facebook views were approx. 2.2 million.~Opiniones Editoriales https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Night-Pete-Escovedo/dp/B09BBY9MLH

Rhythm of the Night

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Pete Escovedo - E Music

Styles: Latin Jazz
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:41
Size: 114,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:29)  1. Mis Amigos
(5:07)  2. Si Te Contara
(5:46)  3. La Samba
(4:05)  4. Praise And Worship
(5:41)  5. Te Vas
(5:08)  6. Ah Bailar Cha Cha Cha
(5:45)  7. Setembro
(4:36)  8. E Street Mambo
(5:32)  9. Miles Away
(3:28) 10. Escolandia

A “tipico” album of smooth jazz and Salsa, Pete Escovedo’s 5th Concord release is reminiscent of Tito Puente’s popular appeal. Mambo, guajira, cha cha cha, bolero and samba provide the listener a romantic evening with gentle, flowing motion. Escovedo’s heartfelt vocals, sensitive guest instrumentalists and his family’s rhythmic, percussive accompaniments drive the session. Son Peter Michael, daughters Sheila & Zina, and wife Juanita help balance the latest family project. Since the early 1950s, family has influenced Escovedo’s professional music choices. His brothers played guitar, sang, and shared a professional interest in Latin percussion. Pete and his brother, Thomas “Coke” Escovedo, performed with Carlos Santana for quite some time before forming their own 14-piece jazz-influenced band, Azteca. Singing with a light, expressive tenor voice and entertaining with timbales & congas, Escovedo evokes romantic scenes through song. Soloists Justo Almario, Ray Vega, Ramon Flores, Art Velasco, Francisco Torres, George Duke and Joe Rotundi lend creative energy and passion. The fiery, Afro-Cuban “Escolandia” lends a traditional touch. And just in time for Mardi Gras, Almario’s soprano sax feature on “La Samba” seems to ooze the sun’s warmth amid a chorus of lovely wordless vocals. It’s a love fest for Valentine’s Day, appropriately caressed by such familiar phrases as “Bueno, mi famlia” and “Yo te quiero mucho.” ~ Jim Santella https://www.allaboutjazz.com/e-music-pete-escovedo-concord-music-group-review-by-jim-santella.php

Personnel: Pete Escovedo- timbales, lead vocals, bongos, congas, cowbell, percussion; Sheila E.- vocals, drums, percussion, congas, guiro, bell; Peter Michael Escovedo- drums, vocals, congas, percussion; Juanita Escovedo- guiro, percussion; Zina Escovedo- vocals, percussion; Joe Rotundi, George Duke- piano; Renato Neto- keyboards; Oskar Cartaya- electric bass; Mike Shapiro- drums; Ray Obiedo- guitar; Justo Almario- flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone; Ramon Flores, Daniel Fernero, Harry Kim- trumpet; Ray Vega- trumpet, flugelhorn; Arturo Velasco, Francisco Torres- trombone; Mirley

E Music

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Pete Escovedo - Live From Stern Grove Festival

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:45
Size: 122,7 MB
Art: Front

( 7:45)  1. Picadillo Jam
( 5:57)  2. Take Some Time
( 7:24)  3. Brasiliero
( 4:21)  4. Dance
(10:35)  5. True Or False
( 6:56)  6. Solo Tu
( 2:40)  7. Fly Me To The Moon
( 7:04)  8. Suenos De Los Torreros

Though he no longer lives in the San Francisco Bay area, mambo king Pete "Pops" Escovedo's music is deeply entrenched in its heritage. Recorded at the Stern Grove Festival in July of 2012, Escovedo's big band and some special guests pulled out all the stops in a program of Latin jazz classics and standards. Co-produced by Escovedo and his daughter, drummer/percussionist extraordinaire Sheila E., the set cooks from the opening moments of "Picadillo Jam," by Escovedo's hero Tito Puente. Escovedo's sons, Juan and Peter Michael, are in the band on congas and drums respectively. They contribute mightily to these proceedings as does pianist Joe Rotondi and the five-piece horn section. The band's articulation of Escovedo's charts, and their enthusiasm for the material, is evident from the opening moments of "Picadillo Jam" (composed by Escovedo's idol, Tito Puente). The horn arrangement is full of color, rich in dynamics, and accents the deep, earthy grooves put forth by both the percussionists and bassist Marc van Wageningen. There are some special guests appearances on the set. Ray Obiedo appears on guitar on "Brasileiro," one of two of his compositions performed here. Arturo Sandoval joins the horn section as a soloist on "Suenos de los Torreros," while Dave Koz's saxophone graces Obiedo's other tune, "True or False." The lone Escovedo original is a burning, Latin jam called "Dance," that melds mambo and salsa to modern big-band jazz. The reading of fellow Bay Area Latin jazz explorer Wayne Wallace's "Take Some Time" showcases the true richness of Escovedo's charts. The swinging horns offer beautiful individual timbral contrasts even as they play in unison. Michael Angel Alvarado's electric guitar comps and vamps are complemented by contrasting lilting and biting fills inside that swing, and the drummers and bassist pop in from the margins to generate heat. "Solo Tu" is a wonderful showcase for Sheila E.'s considerable conga skills. She takes the cake with her fluid, polyrhythmic grooves that are as elegant as they are meaty. The only rough spot on the set is "Fly Me to the Moon," on which the bandleader takes the lead vocal. Let's just say his pipes have sounded better, but he can still swing and he clearly loves Tony Bennet. But this is a minor complaint on an otherwise excellent set. Live from Stern Grove is modern Latin big-band jazz at its very best.~ Thom Jurek https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-from-stern-grove-festival-mw0002440709

Personnel: Pete Escovedo (vocals, timbales); Peter Michael Escovedo (vocals, drums); Juan Escovedo (vocals, congas, percussion); Miguel Angel Alvarado (guitar); Melecio Magdaluyo (flute, saxophone); Mario Gonzales, Louis Fasman (trumpet); Kerry Loeschen, Joel Behrman (trombone); Joe Rotondi, Jr Live from Stern Grove Festival songs. (piano).

Live From Stern Grove

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Pete Escovedo - E Street

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:15
Size: 131,4 MB
Art: Front

(6:14)  1. Another Star
(6:24)  2. Sambacu
(5:24)  3. Fantasy
(6:16)  4. Boomerang (Instrumental)
(4:57)  5. Smile Please (Instrumental)
(5:05)  6. Like A Volcano (Instrumental)
(4:49)  7. You're My Little Girl
(6:01)  8. La Familia (Instrumental)
(5:13)  9. Waterfall (Instrumental)
(6:47) 10. Lord Remember Me

E Street is an all-star affair led by percussionist Pete Escovedo, the father of drummer/percussionist Sheila E., who also guests on E Street along with several Escovedo siblings, saxophonists John Handy, Gerald Albright and Mel Martin, and pianist/vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery. E Street seems to expend a great deal of energy going in a lot of different directions wide-open freeways of Latin rock, lit up with horns and sparkling with guitar, piano, trumpet and of course percussion solos; rolling, soft cha-cha ballads; and new yet familiar byways with covers of Earth Wind & Fire's "Fantasy" and Stevie Wonder's "Another Star" but it never seems to actually GET anywhere. The only breaks in the placid scenery come from the appropriately titled fiesta jam "Like a Volcano" and the surprisingly stirring, hymn-with-vocals "Lord Remember Me," which closes this set. ~ Chris Slawecki https://www.allmusic.com/album/e-street-mw0000019566

Personnel: Pete Escovedo (vocals, percussion, timbales); Brenda Roy (vocals); Peter Michael Escovedo (vocals, drums, percussion); Juan Escovedo, Sheila Escovedo (vocals, percussion, congas); John Handy (alto saxophone); Gerald Albright, Alex Murzyn (tenor saxophone); Melecio Magdaluyo (saxophone, flute); Mel Martin (bass clarinet); Bill Ortiz, Louis Fasman, John Worley, Mike Galisatus (trumpet); Robbie Kwock (trumpet, flugelhorn); Marty Wehner, Wayne Wallace, Jeff Cressman (trombone); Buddy Montgomery (vibraphone); Renato Neto, Jeff Chimenti, Murray Low (piano); Dave Mathews (piano, synthesizer); Ray Obiedo (synthesizer, guitar); Steve Erquiaga (acoustic guitar); Mark Van Wageningen, Derek Jones (bass); Paul Van Wageningen (drums); Van Waller (percussion); Juanita Escovedo (guiro).

E Street

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Pete Escovedo - Flying South

Styles: Vocal
Year: 1996
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:45
Size: 128,5 MB
Art: Front

(1:37)  1. Flying South (intro)
(6:33)  2. Flying South
(5:42)  3. All This Love
(3:35)  4. Cabo Frio
(5:34)  5. Tiemblas
(3:38)  6. Flying Easy
(7:24)  7. Still Life
(4:56)  8. Esta Noche
(4:52)  9. Como Rien
(5:08) 10. Leyte
(1:17) 11. Canto Para Chango
(4:25) 12. El Alma De Carnival

An active force in Latin jazz since the '60s, Pete Escovedo is well-known in the San Francisco Bay area; not only as a seasoned percussionist and bandleader, but as the musical and spiritual head of the Familia Escovedo. His brother is fellow musician Coke Escovedo, and his children and relatives include percussionist/vocalist Sheila E., producer/bandleader/percussionist Peter Michael Escovedo, and Texas-based singer/songwriter Alejandro Escovedo. Flying South, a 1996 release, continues Escovedo's exploration of the musical region where Latin jazz, salsa, and pop meet. Featuring contributions from George Duke, Andy Narrell, and Najee, highlights include the title track, "Tiemblas," and a Cal Tjader composition, "Leyte." For fans of Koinania, Alex Acuna & the Unknowns, and pop/jazz/Latin crossover, this disc is a worthwhile buy. ~ Gregg Juke https://www.allmusic.com/album/flying-south-mw0000180346

Personnel: Pete Escovedo (vocals, drums, congas, bongos, guiro, timbales, percussion, bells); John Santos (vocals, shekere, percussion); Lalah Hathaway, Nikita Germaine, Pastiche (vocals); Ray Obiedo (guitar, piano); David Yamasaki (guitar); Melecio Magdaluyo (flute, saxophone, tenor saxophone); Najee (flute, soprano saxophone); Norbert Satchel, Norbert Stachel (flute); Gerald Albright (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Robbie Kwock, Robbie Kowck, Louis Fasman (trumpet, flugelhorn); Wayne Wallace (trombone, keyboards); Dave Gregoric, Jeff Cressman, Marty Wehner (trombone); George Duke, Murray Low (piano, keyboards); David Matthews , Rebeca Mauleón (piano); Sheila E., Sheila Escovedo (drums, congas, shekere, percussion); Francisco Aguabella (drums, percussion); Paul van Wageningen (drums); Juan Escovedo (congas, bongos, percussion); Juanita Escovedo (guiro, percussion); Andy Narell (steel drum, steel pan); Brittney Escovedo, Mom Escovedo, Pops Escovedo (percussion).

Flying South

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Pete Escovedo - Back To The Bay

Size: 135,7 MB
Time: 58:29
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Jazz: Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Art: Front

01. In The Stone (4:10)
02. What You Won't Do For Love (Feat. Bobby Caldwell) (4:48)
03. Let's Stay Together (Feat. Sy Smith) (5:50)
04. Don't You Worry Bout A Thing (3:59)
05. Never Too Much (Feat. Sy Smith) (6:45)
06. I Can't Help It (Feat. Sy Smith) (6:40)
07. Portuguese Love (Feat. Alysha Antonino) (7:21)
08. I Want You (Feat. Howard Hewett) (7:15)
09. La Costa (Feat. Leah Tysse) (5:14)
10. You Were Meant For Me (6:23)

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.

Back To The Bay

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