44 Quotes by Kevin Eubanks

I had the fortunate experience to play with people from different schools of music. Sam Rivers is from the fundamentalist school of music.

I really worked with icons in the music business, which really had a strong effect on me. It wasn't just pick-up gigs.

I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.

I wish I could sing. I love singers, but I am way too shy. Scares the hell out of me.

It's shameful what's happening in this country in terms of what we deny our children.

The things I really learned, I learned from watching my parents. They take care of business. Always have.

James Brown is the reason I play guitar.

Sometimes I wonder if I got lulled into not wanting things because I grew up black in this country.

Being as versatile as I am, I take offense to the notion that no serious musician would not be doing a late night talk show gig. One has to be open enough in other areas to be able to contribute to a show like this.