The E Family to Release Highly Anticipated CD, “Now & Forever” on Sept. 20th, 2011
The Musical Family Dynasty Pete
Escovedo, Sheila E., Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael Escovedo Will
Celebrate This Album of a Lifetime With A Star-Studded Affair At The
World-Renowned Conga Room in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA (PRWE
September 14, 2011
After years of playing on each other’s projects, The E Family came
together to produce this ultimate, long overdue and highly anticipated
labor of love, “Now & Forever.” Available in stores on September
20, 2011 on Sheila E’s Stiletto Flats Music through Waterfront
Entertainment (Fontana / Universal), “Now & Forever” pays homage to
their collective diversity of styles, influences and experiences.
The E Family is a force with which to be reckoned. Pete Escovedo
discovered and cultivated a love and passion for music, embracing Latin
jazz and passing it on to his sons and daughters. Pete has performed
and toured with Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Bobby McFerrin, Cal
Tjader, Woody Herman, Billy Cobham, Boz Scaggs, Anita Baker, Arturo
Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez, Carlos Santana, 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, multiple Grammy®
and Emmy® nominee Sheila E. for her Outstanding Contribution as Musical
Director for Fiesta Latina: A Performance At The White House, is also
an impressive drummer, composer, producer and philanthropist, having
performed with artists such as Ringo Starr, Prince, Jennifer Lopez,
Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, George Duke, Placido Domingo, Natalie Cole,
Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and countless
others. Juan Escovedo brings his flavor of R&B to the table, having
performed with a roster of noted artists including Patti Labelle, Jodi
Watley, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, En Vogue, Herbie Hancock and many more.
Youngest son Peter Michael has performed with Mariah Carey, Marvin Gaye,
Stevie Nicks, and George Michael, to name a few, and is a talented
musical director whose credits include The Martin Short and Wayne Brady
television shows, the latter garnering him two Emmy® nominations.
Collectively they are the latest evolution of one of the most amazing
musical family dynasties that continues to deliver a colorful and
powerful concoction of music to move the body and soothe the soul. The E
Family’s new release, “Now & Forever‚” is a track collection
encompassing a rich range of musical influences, ranging from Latin, Hip
Hop, Pop, R&B and Jazz, and features special guest artists Earth
Wind & Fire, Gloria Estefan, Joss Stone, Israel Houghton, Raphael
Saadiq, George Duke, Wes Quave, and Damon Castillo. It is a must have
for a wide range of music lovers.
In celebration of the release of “Now & Forever,” The E Family
will hold a star-studded album release event on September 20, 2011 at
the Conga Room at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. The event will
feature a full performance with the 14-piece band and give fans the
opportunity to enjoy the spectacular experience of seeing the family
live together on stage. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6:30pm and doors
open to the public at 7:00pm. It will be an event not to be missed.
Special guests, press information and event details will follow at a
later date.
“Now & Forever” Track Listing:
1. I Take It Back (featuring Gloria Estefan)
2. I Like It
3. Nothing Without You
4. The Other Half of Me (featuring Joss Stone with Raphael Saadiq and George Duke)
5. Do What It Do
6. Peace and Joy (featuring Earth, Wind & Fire)
7. Praise His Name
8. Nina
9. All Around (featuring Israel Houghton)
10. It’s Gonna Make You Dance
11. The “J”
12. Get Out of My Way
13. Live Percussion Jam