See Iconic Bay Area Percussionist Pete Escovedo's Paintings in Oakland This Month

View artworks from renowned Bay Area drummer Pete Escovedo in Oakland this month.

Pete Escovedo is recognized as an internationally acclaimed, Grammy-winning jazz drummer who has shared stages with iconic musicians such as Santana, Prince, and Stevie Wonder. In addition to his remarkable achievements in music, Escovedo is also a talented artist whose paintings have been created since the 1950s.

Pops began painting when he was very young. Music and art defined his life. However, he eventually decided to pursue music instead, which turned out well since now we have Pete Escovedo receiving Grammy Awards and numerous honors," said daughter Zina Escovedo. "I always hoped he would concentrate more on his paintings.

Pete Escovedo: The California Arts Journey (Oakland Section)

Artist reception

When: Thursday, July 17

Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Where: The Grand Gallery Oakland ,

560 2nd St

Gallery hours: From Tuesday to Thursday, open from noon until 5:00 PM, and from Friday to Sunday, available from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

RSVP online

The artist, set to celebrate his 90th birthday on July 13, shows no signs of winding down. He is presently touring across Europe alongside his other daughter, Sheilah E.

For many years, Zina Escovedo has been involved in organizing exhibitions featuring her father's creations. She referred to him affectionately as "Pops," a nickname used by his loved ones and acquaintances. According to her, Pete Escovedo possesses approximately 80 to 100 artistic works, with several remaining unseen by the general public, while others hang within their residence in Los Angeles. His artworks consist mainly of abstract portraits depicting women, rendered in bold hues of red, orange, and yellow. A particularly notable piece currently showcased in Oakland is a self-portrait created in 2003, borrowed from Escovedo's personal collection.

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Zina Escovedo emphasized the significance of starting the tour in Oakland. She continues to live in Oakland, whereas her parents have been based in Los Angeles since 2000.

The Escovedo family has strong connections to Oakland. The head of the family, Juanita, was born and grew up in Oakland and went to Oakland Tech. Although Pete Escovedo was born in Pittsburgh, He grew up in Oakland and went to McClymonds High School. . In 1997, the Escovedo also owns a jazz venue in Berkeley named Mr. E. In 2021, the Escovedos marked their 65th wedding anniversary. For this special occasion, Escovado posted online some details about their romantic relationship. and where they first encountered each other at the Walgreens located at the intersection of 14th Street and Broadway.

In October 2023, The family received recognition from the Oakland City Council during Hispanic Heritage Month. The Oakland City Council paid tribute to the family as part of their celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month. Honors were bestowed upon the family by the Oakland City Council in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Oakland City Council recognized the family's contributions. The Oakland City Council acknowledged the family's achievements during Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. The next year, the family moved to 9th Avenue and East 21st Street, the site of their previous home in Oakland, rebranded as "Escovedo Way" in their memory.

My parents often come and spend time with me. When they do, we return to 920 East 21st, which was our first home," Escovedo mentioned. "Even now, we continue to frequent Nation’s. We also keep visiting Casper’s and the Grand Lake Theatre. There are countless places we cherish in Oakland.

Murphy first encountered Zina Escovedo roughly ten years back, unaware of who her father was or that they had lived in the same area as children. In February, Escovedo contacted Murphy to discuss the theme of the tour. Murphy then started contacting different art galleries to display the exhibition.

The exhibition remains open until the end of the month at The Grand Gallery in the Jack London area, where Murphy maintains an art studio located behind the gallery, as well as at the Mission Cultural Center for Latin American Arts in San Francisco.

The display in Oakland extends from the entrance of the gallery all the way to the walls of the artists' studios, ending with a temporary store where visitors can buy items and posters from several of Peter Escovedo's large selection The Escovedo family plans to attend the artist's event, during which "Pops" will host a greeting session.

We must collaborate with our legends as long as they're here," Murphy stated. "We need to take advantage of this opportunity.

Escovedo views this as an extraordinary chance to honor her father's birthday and his achievements, while also introducing others to a different creative dimension of the renowned drummer.

There are three works he created one after another in the past few weeks," Escovedo stated. "I came to my parents' home and viewed them, and I nearly became emotional because they were completely different." "His use of color was intense. These artworks portray powerful women, incorporating shades such as black and blue that he doesn’t often employ. These pieces caught attention, which is why they needed to be displayed in Oakland.

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