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ben

Just wanted to make sure everyone knows about Pete Escovedo’s brand new website. Pete and his family have been friends to prince.org for many years, and I’m actually pretty jazzed (pun intended) about his snazzy new site. A quick perusal, for example, will show you that Sheila E’s dad is not only a super-talented latin jazz musician–scratch that, musician, period–but also an accomplished fine artist (of the painterly sort). I had purchased some painted tiles at one of his concerts in Oakland a few years back, and they’re really great… kind of haunting almost. I’ll have to scan ‘em and put photos up in the gallery once of these days.

Probably the most exciting thing on the site, however, is the info (including how to get tickets) for his 72nd Birthday gig at Yoshi’s. We’ve been to a couple of these in the past and they’re a blast! You will absolutely get your fill of family-friendly, world-class, gotta-get-up-and-dance latin jazz at one of their events. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like we can make it this year, as we’re in the process of moving apartments and taking a quick vacation around that time, but I’ll sneak off if I can. I guarantee it’s worth the trip if you’re anywhere near the Bay Area August  2-5. Even if we can’t go, I’ll try to get some pictures to share in the blog!

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