Juan Escovedo

Juan Escovedo released his first solo CD, THE J, on November 8, 2021, at his official record release party with two sold-out shows in Oakland. This CD elevates your soul with a masterfully crafted sound and rhythm meticulously created with an orchestra of seasoned sound that promises to take your breath away. The city of Oakland declared November 8 Juan Escovedo as he was presented with a proclamation by former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Angel, the first single, features singer-songwriter El DeBarge with Martin Kember from Color Me Badd. Raphael Saadiq plays bass on two songs, Eddie M plays saxophone on two songs, and Andy Vargas of Santana sings on another piece. The video Angel was released on December 1st. All seven music videos are available on the Juan Escovedo YouTube channel.

Juan has toured, performed, and recorded with many artists, including Prince, Tony Toni Tone, Miguel, El Chicano, Con Funk Shun, Patti LaBelle, Amerie, Chingy, Jody Watley, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, Lionel Richie, En Vogue, El DeBarge, Freddie Hubbard, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, Cyndi Lauper, Teri Lynn Carrington, Bobby McFerrin, Tito Puente, Cheryl Lynn, Raphael Saadiq, Andy Vargas, Carlos Santana, Tierra, Bobby Womack, his sister Sheila E., and, still, his father, Pete Escovedo.

Juan tours writes, and records as a solo artist and with his father’s Latin Jazz Orchestra and The E Family: his father, his brother, Peter Michael Escovedo, and his sister Sheila E. Produced and arranged by Peter Michael Escovedo, The E Family’s latest CD, Rhythm of the Night, is a collection of nine “Old School” Soul & R&B hits, re-arranged and transformed into an explosion of Latin Jazz articulated through a fourteen-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra. The album features guest vocalists Peter Michael, Simon Russel, Sy Smith, Sheila E., Peter Michael, Debi, and Escovedo’s great-grandchildren.

At a young age, Juan Escovedo began teaching himself to play bongos, congas, trap drums, timbales, percussion, and other instruments. When he turned 14, he began playing with his father, Pete Escovedo.

Since then, Juan has been undeniably a musician of complexity, style, and originality. His artistic achievements flow from his rich musical heritage and compassion for his art form. Juan Escovedo tours, writes, and records as a solo artist and with his family – father, Pete Escovedo, brother Peter Michael, and sister, Sheila E. They have a CD titled “The E-Family,” which is quickly rising the charts. Juan co-wrote and produced three of their new songs. The CD features Josh Stone, Gloria Estefan, Earth, Wind & Fire.

Juan Escovedo dropped his first CD on November 8, 2021. He collaborated with notable musicians such as El DeBarge, Raphael Saadiq, Martin Kember, sister Sheila E., father Pete Escovedo, and brother Peter Michael Escovedo. Juan Escovedo wrote and arranged all the songs on his CD with musician Michael Angel Alvarado. His newly released music video, Fly Again, features the Curtis Family C-Notes and vocalist Leah Tysse. He’s made notable appearances in videos and film, recording and performing with many of the most remarkable artists of our time. The city of Oakland honored the Escovedo family by acknowledging their accomplishments during Hispanic Heritage Month in September 2023. In addition, on January 14, 2024, the city of Oakland officially honored the Escovedo with the unveiling of Escovedo Way in Oakland, where the family once lived on 9th Avenue and East 21st.

At a young age, Juan Escovedo began teaching himself how to play bongos, congas, trap drums, timbales, percussion, and other instruments. When he turned 14 he began playing with his father, Pete Escovedo.

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Recordings

Sheila E.
Romance 1600

Pete Escovedo
Flying South
E Street
Watcha Gonna Do
Mister E

En Vogue
Funky Divas
En Vogue
The Best Of En Vogue

Barry White
Man is Back!
Just For You

Bobby McFerrin
Medicine Music

Edwin Hawkins
Love Is The Only Way

Herbie Hancock
Magic Windows

Various Artists
Mojazz Christmas Album
Jazz Visions: Latina Familia
XM Watercolors, Red (Circuit City Exclusive)
Latin Jazz Christmas

Ricardo Scales
Obsession
Straight from the Heart
It’s a New Day
Once Again
Next Step

Karriem Muhammad
Romantic Classics: Pure Karriem

World Tours

The E-Family Tour 2011
Sheila E, Pete Escovedo,
Peter Michael, and Juan Escovedo

Prince and The Revolution
Opening act for the Purple Rain Tour

Lionel Richie
Opening act for All Night Long Tour
Dancing On The Ceiling Tour

MC Hammer
Too Legit To Quit Tour

Patti Labelle
When A Woman Loves Tour
Magic Windows Tour

Hall and Oats
Japan Tour

Sheila E.
Glamorous Life Tour
Romance 1600 Tour

Juan Escovedo Orchestra
Japan Tour

Television

Dancing With The Stars – 2011

Sheila E. Band
Tonight Show with Johnny Carson
Soul Train
Solid Gold
American Music Aawrds (with Prince)
ABC New Years Eve Special
Late Night with David Letterman
American Bandstand

MC Hammer
The Arsenio Hall Show
Saturday Night Live

Sinbad HBO Special
Vibe Show with Cheryl Lynn

Americanos Concert
Gloria Estefan
Jose Feliciano
Chachao

Escovedo Family
Alma Awards
The Magic Hour with Magic Johnson
The Wayne Brady Show

Lou Bega
The Martin Short Show (1999)
Motown Live (2000)

Escovedo Family and Al Jarreau
Celebration of Black History (2007)

Special Guest With Telemundo House Band
Mas Vale Tarde, 4 appearances (2008)

Chingy and Amerie
The Jay Leno Show (2008)

Films

Ford Fair Lane
starring Andrew Dice Clay

Jack
starring Robin Williams

Chasing Papi
starring Roselyn Sanchez

Krush Groove
starring Run DMC, LL Cool J,
and Sheila E.

Videos

Bobby Womack
Save The Children

Sheila E
Glamorous Life
Love Bizzare
Sister Fate
Holly Rock Live
Romance 1600 Live

Prince & the Revolution: Live (concert video)
I Would Die for You
Baby I’m a Star

Tito Puente
Live in Concert