Kevin Eubanks has departed as Musical Director / Band Leader of "The Tonight Show" after 18 years with host Jay Leno:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/television ... anks_N.htm
The current members of "The Tonight Show Band" under Eubanks has departed also.
Eubanks will be replaced by Rickey Minor, former music director for "Amercan Idol" and his new band.
Kevin Eubanks will be missed. He was a funny guy and a very talented musician, as was everyone in the band.