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Ray Obiedo with Peter Michael Escovedo

Contemporary jazz composer and guitarist Obiedo has had an eclectic musical background. In the mid 80s his reputation grew as one of California's finest proponents of jazz, pop and fusion. His session experience is considerable, having partnered with artists Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Lou Rawls, Grover Washington Jr., Bill Summers, Brenda Russell,The Whispers and most currently Bob Mintzers Big Band.

Ray formed this group in 2007 to further explore his love of Latin music. His compositions for the group are drawn from many musical influences, including contemporary Jazz and Funk, Caribbean as well as other music genres.

Peter Michael Escovedo III, Emmy nominated Musical Director / Producer, has earned recognition not only as a percussionist, but a producer, singer, songwriter, and television personality.

Peter Michael (named after his father, percussionist and original member of Santana, Pete Escovedo) has contributed in countless world tours, recordings and television productions.

He has produced television shows, written music for film, theme songs for television, composed, arranged, and produced music for various artists, and is currently releasing a new E. Family cd featuring: Joss Stone, Prince, Earth Wind & Fire, Gloria Estefan, Raphael Saadiq, and Israel Houghton.

Ray O - guitar
Peter Micael Escovedo - percussion
Norbert Stachel - sax
Peter Horvath - keys
David Belove - bass
Phil Hawkins - drums