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Guitarist Kevin Eubanks – who often good-naturedly serves as a comic foil for host Jay Leno – was officially named music director of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in April 1995 after filling in since January 30, 1995 for the band's original director, saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Kevin Eubanks, one of the most prolific jazz guitarists in the country, has been a key member of "The Tonight Show" band since the program premiered in May 1992, and he wrote the show's closing theme song, "Kevin's Country." In addition to his television work, Kevin Eubanks has released "Live at Bradley's," the 12th album in his 17-year recording career (not including a greatest hits collection), on which he collaborated with James Williams (piano) and Robert Hurst (bass) in a spontaneous, nowhere-to-hide trio format. The album was produced by Kevin Eubanks and Michael Cuscuan from 1994 performance. Kevin Eubanks also scored the HBO Pictures presentation, "Rebound," directed by "ER's" Eriq La Salle and composed the score for the five-part PBS documentary series, "Black Westerners," which traces the story for African-American leaders, heroes and others who lived in the old West. In addition, Kevin Eubanks grew up in Philadelphia, where he began studying the violin at the age of 7 and later became proficient on the piano and trumpet, as well. Kevin Eubanks recalls falling in love with the guitar at a memorable James Brown concert he attended at age 12 and afterward, when he told his parents he would like to add guitar to his repertoire, they were less than excited and turned down his request for lessons. Undaunted, Kevin Eubanks acquired a guitar and began teaching himself. Kevin Eubanks has toured extensively and recorded with many top jazz artists, including Branford Marsalis. With his own group, Kevin Eubanks recorded "Opening Nights," featuring Marsalis and Buster Williams, and "Face to Face," featuring Dave Grusin and Ron Carter. Kevin Eubanks' 1988 album, "Shadow Prophets," received more radio airplay than any other jazz recording that year. His most recent album, "Spiritalk 2, Revelations," a followup to last year's "Spirit Talk," is a collection of adventurous jazz pieces representing a significant surge of the music's evolution and the momentum of Kevin Eubanks' career. Kevin Eubanks lists Wes Montgomery, John McLaughlin and Jimi Hendrix as his major musical influences. Kevin Eubanks attended Boston's Berklee College of Music.
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March 19, 2010 RT @TheMusicMuse: LOL- Kevin Eubanks luvs him some #JanetJackson ----me too me too me tooo!!! 20 hours agoKevin Eubanks is getting excited about #JanetJackson. Every time Jay Leno says her name Kevin like and she's fine to. 21 hours agoDamn Kevin Eubanks is fine! Why hadnt I noticed him b4? 21 hours agoI wish Kevin Eubanks would stay on Leno longer 21 hours agoRT @thegnc: @jon_bois You really need to have a Kevin Eubanks to cackle at your jokes. Because then they will be hilarious then. 1 day ago@jon_bois You really need to have a Kevin Eubanks to cackle at your jokes. Because then they will be hilarious then. 1 day ago@batshelter Leno would have so much fun with Denny Hecker if it was a national story. Kevin Eubanks doesn't know what he's missing. 1 day agoI'm totally the female version of Kevin Eubanks in that i am always laughing. Sue me, i literally cannot help it. 3 days agoGuess that's why Kevin Eubanks is dumping Leno,"Thanks, but I'll see where this unemployment things takes me rather than sit here w/ur @ss." 3 days agoHow long is Kevin Eubanks going to be on the Tonight Show? I heard he is going to leave. 3 days agoI thought Kevin Eubanks was gone from Jay Leno? 6 days agoHow hot is Kevin Eubanks nude?! 6 days ago
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