What is esquivel?

Juan García Esquivel (born January 20, 1918 – died January 3, 2002) was a Mexican musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader. He was famous for his innovative and eccentric music style, which blended space age pop, lounge, jazz, and exotica. His music was characterized by the use of unusual instruments, exaggerated stereo effects, and multi-layered arrangements.

Esquivel started his career in Mexico in the 1940s, playing in orchestras and working as a composer for radio and TV programs. He gained international recognition in the 1950s and 1960s, thanks to his best-selling albums "Latin-Esque" and "Other Worlds, Other Sounds." His music was prominently featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials.

Esquivel's music influenced a generation of musicians, including Elvis Costello, Stereolab, and Beck. He received several awards during his career, including a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Esquivel died in 2002 in Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico.