World famous percussionist Sheila E (Prince, Ringo Starr) and the E Family will perform in an unforgettable night of Latin Jazz to help homeless men, women and children rebuild their lives. Hosted by Emmy Award winning actor and entertainer Hector Elizondo (Chicago Hope), the 12th annual An Evening for the Station jazz concert will benefit Union Station Homeless Services, the San Gabriel Valley’s largest and most comprehensive social service agency assisting homeless adults and families.
An Evening for the Station will be held at the Noor restaurant (Sophia Ballroom) in Pasadena’s Paseo Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 22. In addition to incredible music from the E Family, the event will feature a raffle and wish list opportunities.
The E Family:
Pete Escovedo discovered and cultivated a love and passion for music, which soon led him to embrace Latin jazz and pass it on to his sons and daughters as his father did before him. Pete has performed and toured with such respected artists as Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Bobby McFerrin, Cal Tjader, Woody Herman, Billy Cobham, Boz Scaggs, Anita Baker, Arturo Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez, and Chick Corea to name a few. Today, Pete leads one of the country’s top orchestras, performing their own unique brand of Latin jazz.
Pete’s daughter and Grammy® nominee, Sheila E., keeps the rhythm solid on drums, congas and vocals. She has performed with a who’s who of the music industry, such as Ringo Starr, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, George Duke, Placido Domingo and countless others. As Musical Director for “Fiesta Latina: In Performance at The White House,” Sheila recently earned her first Emmy® nomination.
First-born son Juan Escovedo brings his flavor of R&B to the table. His dynamic performances captivate audiences, lending his talents to the congas, drums and vocals. Juan has performed with a roster of noted artists including Patti Labelle, Jodi Watley, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, En Vogue, Herbie Hancock and many more.
On bongos, drums and vocals is youngest, son Peter Michael, an Emmy® nominee for his work as Music Director and Producer for The Wayne Brady Show. He has contributed his talents to Mariah Carey, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Nicks, and George Michael, but to name a few. His energy and stage presence always electrify the crowd!
Tickets cost $75 and can be purchased at www.unionstationhs.org or (626) 250-4557.
To become an event or publicity sponsor, please call (626) 240-4557.
ABOUT UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES
Pasadena-based Union Station Homeless Services is the San Gabriel Valley’s largest social service agency assisting homeless and very low-income adults and families. Our mission is to help men, women and children rebuild their lives and end homelessness. Union Station provides comprehensive, community-based programs to help homeless people achieve self-sufficiency, including intake and assessment, emergency shelter, case management, career counseling, transitional housing, medical and mental health services, women’s and family services, and housing resources.
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