Kevin Eubanks

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kevin Eubanks
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Nov 15, 1957(1957-11-15)
Age	67
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Scorpio

Kevin Eubanks Biography

Kevin Eubanks is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on November 15, 1957 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Bandleader for The Tonight Show and for The Jay Leno Show bands.

He replaced Branford Marsalis as bandleader for The Tonight Show.

After Eubanks moved to New York, he began performing with noted jazzmen such as Art Blakey (1980–81), Roy Haynes, Slide Hampton and Sam Rivers. Like his brother Robin, he has played on record with double bassist Dave Holland. In 1983, while continuing to perform with others, he formed his own quartet, playing gigs in Jordan, Pakistan, and India on a tour sponsored by the U.S. State Department.

In 1992, Eubanks moved to the West Coast to play guitar in The Tonight Show Band. He composed “Kevin’s Country,” the closing theme music for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In 1995, he replaced Branford Marsalis as leader of the band.

His younger brother is Robin Eubanks, a trombonist.

Kevin Eubanks Net Worth

Kevin Eubanks is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kevin Eubanks 's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a violinist and trumpeter before he was a guitarist. After high school, he attended Berklee College of Music before moving to New York.

He is a jazz guitarist and composer who has been featured on more than one hundred albums.

Kevin Tyrone Eubanks (born November 15, 1957) is an American jazz and fusion guitarist and composer. He was the leader of The Tonight Show Band with host Jay Leno from 1995 to 2010. He also led the Primetime Band on the short-lived The Jay Leno Show.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kevin Eubanks height 5 feet 6 inches Kevin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kevin Eubanks Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Kevin Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kevin Eubanks celebrates birthday on November 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Kevin Eubanks

1. Kevin Tyrone Eubanks born on November 15, 1957, is an American jazz and fusion guitarist and composer.
2. Eubanks is from a musical family; his older and younger brothers are trombonist and trumpeter, respectively.
3. Eubanks trained in violin, trumpet, and piano at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia.
4. Eubanks is a pescetarian.
5. Eubanks has performed with jazz musicians such as Art Blakey, Roy Haynes, Slide Hampton, and Sam Rivers.
6. Eubanks formed his own quartet in 1983, touring Jordan, Pakistan and India with it.
7. Eubanks’ first recording as a leader, Guitarist, was released when he was 25 years old.
8. Eubanks has appeared on over 100 albums.
9. Eubanks has taught at the Banff School of Fine Arts in Canada, at Rutgers University and at the Charlie Parker School in Perugia, Italy.
10. Eubanks received an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater, Berklee College of Music, in 2005.
11. In 1992, Eubanks moved to the West Coast to play guitar in The Tonight Show Band.
12. Eubanks composed the closing theme music for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
13. In 1995, Eubanks replaced Branford Marsalis as leader of the Tonight Show Band.
14. Eubanks played guitar as part of the Primetime Band on The Jay Leno Show, before it was cancelled.
15. Eubanks left The Tonight Show with Jay Leno after its 18th season in May 2010.

Why did Kevin Eubanks leave The Tonight Show?

Eubanks, 52, has said that it was a desire to refocus on music , rather than any problem with Mr. Leno or NBC, that motivated his decision to leave the show. “I want to play some music, and not just jazz,” he told The Philadelphia Inquirer recently. “Other genres too.

What is Kevin Eubanks doing now?

Kevin Eubanks now plans to tour and record and teach. Over the course of his career, he’s appeared on countless recordings with the likes of Art Blakey, Dave Holland and the Oliver Lake Quintet. He has six solo albums on his own label, In Soul.

How does Jay Leno know Kevin Eubanks?

Leno shared that he and Eubanks developed a chemistry from the time the jazz musician joined The Tonight Show band in 1992. Eubanks became the Music Director in 1995 and remained until 2010. Eubanks says the two meshed again quickly when work began on You Bet Your Life.

What is Kevin Eubanks famous for?

Kevin Eubanks, 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).

How much is Kevin Eubank worth?

Net Worth:$25 Million
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Musician, Guitarist, Composer, Actor, Film Score Composer
Nationality:| United States of America