bertrand Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 Kevin Eubanks frequently plays Ray Bryant's 'Cubano Chant' on the Tonight Show. How nice of him to do that, especially since Ray is his uncle. Bertrand. Quote
ValerieB Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 Kevin Eubanks frequently plays Ray Bryant's 'Cubano Chant' on the Tonight Show. How nice of him to do that, especially since Ray is his uncle. Bertrand. semantics, to be sure, but i don't know how "nice" it is that he does that. i think it's wise though. to have a superior musician/composer in your family and to ignore him, would surely be ridiculous! Quote
bertrand Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Posted August 9, 2008 I meant 'nice' in the sense where he is paying homage to his uncle, although no one watching knows this of course. Bertrand. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 It's also nice for his uncle because I'm sure he gets some good royalty checks! Quote
ValerieB Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 I meant 'nice' in the sense where he is paying homage to his uncle, although no one watching knows this of course. Bertrand. figured that's probably what you meant which is why i prefaced my post by saying it's most likely semantics . . . cheers, valerie Quote
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted August 10, 2008 Report Posted August 10, 2008 pffsst whatya mean eubancks uncle is ray bryant- where did u get that one from?! Quote
Christiern Posted August 10, 2008 Report Posted August 10, 2008 That is a well-known fact, Aric. Quote
Ted O'Reilly Posted August 10, 2008 Report Posted August 10, 2008 It's true: Kevin's mother is Ray Bryant's sister. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 Who all is in the tonight show band these days (and/or who's often been in it since Kevin took over from Branford). That's still Smitty Smith back there on skins, I presume. (We watch The Daily Show and Colbert here in the Rooster household, and we rarely have any interest in The Tonight Show since Leno took over.) Quote
Christiern Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 I don't think it really matters who the musicians are, they barely get a chance to play anything worth hearing. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) I don't think it really matters who the musicians are, they barely get a chance to play anything worth hearing. Actually, I was more interested in terms of who was out of the regular game (recording, touring, etc...) by the fact that they were otherwise in this band, with this weird steady TV gig. For instance, Smitty used to record a lot (I've got him on quite a number of dates from the 80's), but I can't remember the last time I've seen a CD that he was on. Anybody else "hiding" in that band?? -- right in plain sight, so to speak. Edited August 11, 2008 by Rooster_Ties Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) Wikipedia is our friend... Current band members Leader/Guitar: Kevin Eubanks (May 25, 1992) Saxophone: Ralph Moore (January 30, 1995) (previously Branford Marsalis) Trumpet: Kye Palmer (April 10, 2006) (previously Lee Thornburg and Chuck Findley) Trombone: Matt Finders (May 25, 1992) Keyboard: Gerry Etkins (August 1995) (previously Kenny Kirkland) Bass: Stanley Sargeant (February 2002) (previously Bob Hurst) Drums: Marvin "Smitty" Smith (January 30, 1995) (previously Jeff "Tain" Watts) Percussion: Vicki Randle (May 25, 1992) Former band members Trumpet: Conte Candoli (1968-1992), Clark Terry, Snooky Young (1967-1992), Maurey Harris Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Bandleader: Doc Severinsen Trumpet/Flugelhorn: John Audino, Allen Vizzutti Trombone: Gilbert Falco, Bruce Paulson Bass Trombone: Ernie Tack Alto Sax/Clarinet/Flute: John Bambridge Alto Sax/Arranger/Assistant Bandleader: Tommy Newsom (1962-1992) Tenor Sax/Flute/Clarinet: Pete Christlieb, Bill Perkins, Ernie Watts Tenor Sax/Bandleader: Branford Marsalis Baritone Sax/Bass Sax/Flute/Euphonium: Don Ashworth Guitar: Bob Bain, Peter Woodford, Tony Mottola Piano: Ross Tompkins Bass: Joel DiBartolo Drums: Jack Sperling (1962), Shelly Manne (1963), Ed Shaughnessy, Louie Bellson Additional former members of the New York Tonight Show Band from 1962 on (not including those already mentioned) included: Trumpets: Bob McCoy, John Frosk, Dick Perry, Jimmy Maxwell, Joe Ferrante, Yank Lawson, Mel Davis, Bernie Glo, Carl Poole Trombones: Sy Berger, Will Bradley, Buddy Morrow, Bob Alexander, Sonny Russo, Willie Dennis, Herb Wise, Paul Faulise, Dick Lieb Saxophones: Walt Levinsky, Hymie Schertzer, Sid Cooper, Paul Ricci, Dean Kincaid, Arnie Lawrence, Harold Feldman, Al Klink, Al Howard, Wally Kane, Bobby Tricarico, Lew Tabackin Piano: Derek Smith Guitar: Bucky Pizzarelli, Gene Bertoncini Bass: Eddy Safranski, Bob Haggart, Julie Ruggiero, Bill Takis Drums: Grady Tate Edited August 11, 2008 by Rooster_Ties Quote
Christiern Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 See? Like I said, it doesn't really matter. The days of top players being trapped in that sound-bite band are over. Quote
ValerieB Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 Wikipedia is our friend... Current band members Leader/Guitar: Kevin Eubanks (May 25, 1992) Saxophone: Ralph Moore (January 30, 1995) (previously Branford Marsalis) Trumpet: Kye Palmer (April 10, 2006) (previously Lee Thornburg and Chuck Findley) Trombone: Matt Finders (May 25, 1992) Keyboard: Gerry Etkins (August 1995) (previously Kenny Kirkland) Bass: Stanley Sargeant (February 2002) (previously Bob Hurst) Drums: Marvin "Smitty" Smith (January 30, 1995) (previously Jeff "Tain" Watts) Percussion: Vicki Randle (May 25, 1992) Former band members Trumpet: Conte Candoli (1968-1992), Clark Terry, Snooky Young (1967-1992), Maurey Harris Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Bandleader: Doc Severinsen Trumpet/Flugelhorn: John Audino, Allen Vizzutti Trombone: Gilbert Falco, Bruce Paulson Bass Trombone: Ernie Tack Alto Sax/Clarinet/Flute: John Bambridge Alto Sax/Arranger/Assistant Bandleader: Tommy Newsom (1962-1992) Tenor Sax/Flute/Clarinet: Pete Christlieb, Bill Perkins, Ernie Watts Tenor Sax/Bandleader: Branford Marsalis Baritone Sax/Bass Sax/Flute/Euphonium: Don Ashworth Guitar: Bob Bain, Peter Woodford, Tony Mottola Piano: Ross Tompkins Bass: Joel DiBartolo Drums: Jack Sperling (1962), Shelly Manne (1963), Ed Shaughnessy, Louie Bellson Additional former members of the New York Tonight Show Band from 1962 on (not including those already mentioned) included: Trumpets: Bob McCoy, John Frosk, Dick Perry, Jimmy Maxwell, Joe Ferrante, Yank Lawson, Mel Davis, Bernie Glo, Carl Poole Trombones: Sy Berger, Will Bradley, Buddy Morrow, Bob Alexander, Sonny Russo, Willie Dennis, Herb Wise, Paul Faulise, Dick Lieb Saxophones: Walt Levinsky, Hymie Schertzer, Sid Cooper, Paul Ricci, Dean Kincaid, Arnie Lawrence, Harold Feldman, Al Klink, Al Howard, Wally Kane, Bobby Tricarico, Lew Tabackin Piano: Derek Smith Guitar: Bucky Pizzarelli, Gene Bertoncini Bass: Eddy Safranski, Bob Haggart, Julie Ruggiero, Bill Takis Drums: Grady Tate wonder why bassist, Jon B. Williams isn't mentioned. he played with them in ny and then made the move with the band out to l.a. Quote
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