Growing up in Oakland, California, Escovedo was surrounded by music throughout his childhood. Pete played the saxophone in high school and soon switched to vibes, but he found his calling when pianist Ed Kelly needed a percussionist. He and his younger brother, the late Coke Escovedo, both developed quickly as percussionists and became greatly in demand for gigs in Northern California. With their youngest brother Phil Escovedo playing bass, the Escovedo Brothers Latin Jazz Sextet … Continue reading Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra