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The First Annual la Vida Music Festival

August 14, 2009

The First Annual LA VIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring the spicy, vibrant variety of L.A's Latin Music scene, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (October), also benefiting the local L.A. community and a great philanthropic cause. The First Annual LA VIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring the legendary Hubert Laws, Pete Escovedo & Louie Cruz Beltran will take place ...

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Playboy Jazz Festival Announces Lineup

March 14, 2009

The Neville Brothers, Sharon Jones and the Dap- Kings, the Wayne Shorter Quartet and Kenny G are among the performers slated to appear at the 31st Annual Playboy Jazz Festival, June 13-14 at the Hollywood Bowl. In addition to the Neville Brothers and Sharon Jones, Saturday's lineup will feature a 50th anniversary salute to Miles Davis' ...

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Playboy Jazz Fest Announces Lineup

February 27, 2009

Quincy Jones had a twofold purpose in taking the podium at Wednesday's announcement of the 31st annual Playboy Jazz Festival. First he continued his advocacy for a secretary of the arts Cabinet position; second he introduced 23-year-old Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez, whom he has taken under his wing over the past few years. Rodriguez, who performed ...

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Pete Escovedo Live!

By Pete Escovedo

Label: Concord Music Group
Released: 2003

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Live!

By Pete Escovedo

Label: Concord Music Group
Released: 2003
Track listing: Esta Noche; La Cuna; Que Vivo Yo; Sunrise; La Piedra; The E Medley: Azteca Mozambique/Ah Ah/ Cueros; Pete Kelley

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Pete Escovedo: Live!

by Jim Santella
May 6, 2003

Today, Pete Escovedo stands as one of the primary standard bearers of Latin jazz – along with Poncho Sanchez, Eddie Palmieri and Ray Barretto. At this live session recorded last summer in San Diego, the vibrant timbalero shows why – with nods to Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, and Azteca, the large Latin funk band ...

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E Music

By Pete Escovedo

Label: Concord Music Group
Released: 2001
Track listing: Mis Amigos; Si Te Contara; La Samba; Praise and Worship; Te Vas;

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Pete Escovedo: E Music

by Jim Santella
February 1, 2001

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, ...

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