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Pete Escovedo

Each fall, SFJAZZ honors a member of our community who has played a vital role in preserving the traditions and fostering the growth of jazz in the Bay Area. Our 2007 honoree, Bay Area native Pete Escovedo, is an exemplar of everything the Beacon award stands for.


SFJAZZ salutes Escovedo's stellar career on October 27 with a Beacon Award Concert featuring the virtuoso percussionist and Latin music patriarch (father of Sheila E. and Juan Escovedo) joined onstage by some of his most eminent colleagues. Pete and his Latin Jazz Band will also perform a Family Matinee Concert that afternoon at 3PM.

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Beacon Award Concert

Pete Escovedo with his Latin Jazz Orchestra and Special Guests

Saturday, October 27 • 8PM
Herbst Theatre