FORMER MUSIC DIRECTOR KEVIN EUBANKS RETURNS TO NBC’S “THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO” FOR A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23

BURBANK, Calif. – November 17, 2010 – Kevin Eubanks, acclaimed guitarist and the former music director and “Tonight Show” bandleader, returns to NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (Monday-Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET) for a special performance on Tuesday, November 23 — the day his new CD “Zen Food” is released on Mack Avenue Records.

Joining him on his new album and return to the show are “Tonight Show Band” alums drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith and keyboardist Gerry Etkins.

“The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” is from Big Dog Productions in association with Universal Media Studios.  Debbie Vickers is the executive producer.