Juan Escovedo
Juan Escovedo began playing percussion at the age of ten. When he was fourteen, he began performing with his father, Pete Escovedo, his sister Sheila E, and his brother Peter Michael. Juan has continued to perform with this father for over twenty-five years and has recorded six albums with him. He also toured with Sheila E. for ten years and recorded four gold albums with her.
Juan has also played and recorded with noted artists such as Prince, Tony, Toni, Tone, Patti Labelle, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, En Vogue, El DeBarge, Freddie Hubbard, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Tito Puente, Cheryl Lynn and many more.
Juan has also made featured appearances in several films and videos; among them, JACK starring Robin Williams, FORD FAIRLANE, starring Andrew Dice Clay, KRUSH GROVE, starring Run DMC, LL Cool J, and his sister, Sheila E. He also appeared in a video starring Bobby Womack, and he was featured in CHASING PAPI, starring Roselyn Sanchez and Jaci Velazquez.
Juan's versatility is evident in the wide variety of music and musicians he has performed with, including leading his own band, the Juan Escovedo Orchestra, for six years. Juan traveled with his orchestra to Japan, where they performed for 3 months.
Juan is the proud father of three beautiful children: Zeanna, Brittney, and Juan, Jr. Juan currently lives in Northern California.
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