Pete Escovedo Orchestra retirement tour at the Blue Note

The Blue Note presents the Pete Escovedo Orchestra retirement tour on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.  Legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. He is known worldwide for his live performances, session work and solo albums.  Escovedo has recorded nine acclaimed solo albums, two albums with his daughter Sheila E. and the Latina Familia live album with Sheila E. and Tito Puente. The entire family has gotten together as the “E Family” to record the album Now and Forever. Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa