Pete Escovedo:
Live!
US Concord Records 2003 22 euros

In his first live recording in over fifteen years, Latin music legend Pete Escovedo is captured in an absolutely electrifying set of his signature, funkified, contemporary Latin jazz. The recording Escovedo fans have been waiting for. LIVE! features riveting live versions of an array of Escovedo favorites, fueled by the percussive force of Pete's timbales and propelled by the relentless groove of his talented offspring, Juan Escovedo on congas and Sheila E. on drums. From the powerful, mambo-meets-funk of Esta Noche to the deep groove of Whatcha Gonna Do, Pete Escovedo has delivered one of his most inspiring recordings to date.

GENRE: Latin Jazz / Fusion / Salsa
SOUL TOWN RATING: 8/10

Musicians include:
Arturo Velasco Trombone
Wayne Wallace Trombone
Ramon Flores Trumpet
Mario Gonzales Trumpet
Justo Almario Flute, sax
Joe Rotundi Piano
Raymond McKinley Bass
Sheila E. Vocals, percussion
Juan Escovedo Congas, vocals
Pete Escovedo Timbales, percussion, lead vocals, coros
Dave Gregoric Trombone
Louis Fasman Trumpet
Robbie Kwock Trumpet
Melecio Magdaluyo Sax
Murray Low Piano
Mark Van Wageningen Bass
Paul Van Wageningen Drums
Errol Knowles Lead vocals, coros
Peter Michael Escovedo Guiro, bell, vocals
Toshi Yanagi Guitar