Editing Sheila E. (section)

===1976–1983: Beginnings===
In 1976, Escovedo debuted on [[jazz]] bassist [[Alphonso Johnson]] on ''[[Yesterday's Dreams (Alphonso Johnson album)|Yesterday's Dream]]''. In 1977, Escovedo and her father Pete Escovedo released an album called ''Solo Two'', credited to Pete and Sheila Escovedo. In the same year, she joined [[George Duke|The George Duke Band]] as their percussionist. Escovedo appeared Duke's albums, including ''Don't Let Go'' (1978), ''Follow the Rainbow'' (1979), ''Master of the Game'' (1979), and ''A Brazilian Love Affair'' (1980). In 1978, Escovedo and her father released their second album ''Happy Together'' on [[Fantasy Records]]. In 1979, she contributed percussion to [[Michael Jackson]]'s song "[[Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough]]". In 1980, she appeared on [[Herbie Hancock]]'s album [[Monster (Herbie Hancock album)|''Monster'']]. In 1983, she joined [[Marvin Gaye]]'s final tour ''[[Midnight Love|Midnight Love Tour]]'' as one of his percussionists.