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.
Peter 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
His children include:
Daughter singer-percussionist Sheila E.
Son Peter Michael Escovedo III
Son Juan Escovedo
Awards
Peter Escovedo and his daughter Sheila were presented with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.