Person · Male
Cleto Escobedo III
- From
- Las Vegas, United States
- Active
- 1966–2025
- Releases
- 1
About
Cleto Valentine Escobedo III (August 23, 1966 – November 11, 2025) was an American musician and bandleader. He led Cleto and the Cletones, the house band for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, appearing on the show from its inception in 2003 until his death in 2025. Escobedo began his career touring with Paula Abdul and Marc Anthony before joining the late-night show.
Member of
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Cleto and the Cletones soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, lead vocals
Discography
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Also known as
Beto Bergere‐Bleue · Cleto Escobedo · Cleto Escovedo III · Cleto Valentine Escobedo III
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 7f147bf6-474a-4a46-80e0-3e8ce46ee393
- ISNI
- 0000000406602977
- IPI
- 00337760252
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 14 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.