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.
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, Eubanks has released Live At Bradley’s, the 12th album in his 14-year recording career (not including a greatest hits collection), on which he collaborated with James Williams (piano) and "The Tonight Show’s" Robert Hurst (bass) in a spontaneous, nowhere-to-hide trio format. The album was produced by Eubanks and Michael Cuscuan from a May 21, 1994 performance.