Kevin Eubanks

The Messenger is a project that reflects not only the guitarist’s virtuosity on his instrument , but also his impressive compositional skills- writing all but two tracks. “ I wanted to branch out a little bit more on this recording,” Kevin Eubanks states. “ I didn’t want to be as concerned with the ‘jazz sound’ as much; I wanted to let out a little bit more of what I’ve been musically exposed to.”. From the infectious groove of the little track that begins the program, the guitarist gives notice that a unique listening experience is on the way. Eubanks is joined on most tracks by his sterling Quartet: Billy Pierce on reeds, Rene Camacho on bass , Marvin “Mithy” Smith on drums and Joey De Leon , Jr on percussion. This project also has a family flavor, as Eubanks is joined by his brothers Robin and Duane.

PERSONNEL:

KEVIN EUBANKS, guitar
BILL PIERCE, tenor and soprano sax
RENE CAMACHO, bass
MARVI "SMITHY" SMITH, drums
ROBIN EUBANKS, trombone
DUANE EUBANKS,  trumpet
ALVIN CHEA,  vocals
JOEY  De LEON JR.,  percussion

Tracklist:
01. The Messenger
02. Sister Veil
03. Resolution
04. JB
05. 420
06. Led Boots
07. M.I.N.D.
08. Queen of the Hearts
09. The Gloaming
10. Loved Ones
11. Ghost Dog Blue