Kevin Eubanks Biography

Kevin Eubanks is a guitarist and prolific composer. He is well known by many as the former Music Director of The Tonight Show band appearing on the show 18 years (1992 - 2010). As one of the most accomplished guitarists of his or any generation Eubanks has deservedly become known to millions through music and TV.
Kevin moved to New York after attending Berklee College of Music where his career kicked off in earnest. He started playing with some of the greats of Jazz including Art Blakey Slide Hampton McCoy Tyner Sam Rivers Roy Haynes Dave Holland Ron Carter and others. In addition to working in other bands Kevin become the leader of his own group and traveled to Jordan Pakistan India and Kuwait on tours sponsored by the US State Department not to mention the European/Japanese Jazz circuit which so many artists frequent.
In 1992 Kevin moved to the West Coast to join The Tonight Show Band featuring Jay Leno. In 1995 Kevin was asked the lead the band. His versatility and open-minded approach enabled him to write and choose music that satisfied the huge and varied audience for the show. He assumed the role as Leno’s sidekick sometimes participating in skits and his engaging personality as well as his musicianship drew attention. The position afforded Kevin the opportunity to work with great and popular musicians from all genres. As a result of living close to LA Kevin has become involved in writing scores for both TV movies and full-length independent feature films.

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