Peter Michael Escovedo

Born July 7, 1961 in California, Peter Michael Escovedo emerges from Latin music royalty. His father is Pete Escovedo, his uncle Coke Escovedo, his sister is Sheila E. and brother is Juan Escovedo.

A percussionist with an extensive discography and performance credits, Peter Michael follows in the family tradition-including his signing an exclusive artist deal with Toca. And like his siblings, he has embraced diversity in music and has toured with household names, including Mariah Carey, Sheila E., George Michael, Stevie Nicks, Huey Lewis, Tina Turner, and Marvin Gaye. He has laid tracks in the studio with many of the above; in addition, he's recorded with Barbara Steisand, Kenny Loggins, Kenny G, Santana, Patti Labelle, Eric Burden, Ray Obiedo, James Ingram, and The Harlem Gospel Choir.

Peter Michael Escovedo has enjoyed successful tenures as an actor in television-for example The Wayne Brady Show-and in film, as in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. In fact, for both of these projects, Peter Michael has done some acting and has composed soundtracks, band tracks and incidental music. That's also him acting on the Playboy 50th Anniversary Celebration. Often playing himself/a bandleader, Peter Michael heightens the visibility of the Escovedo name and also makes the Toca name prominent.

A producer of various artists on disk and in video, Peter Michael is also a recording artist in his own right. His solo CD is entitled Moments and features a blend of Latin and pop styles.

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