The Philadelphia Music Alliance Presents
THE PHILADELPHIA WALK OF FAME Induction Ceremony
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Noon - 2:00pm
DOUBLETREE HOTEL 237 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA
PROGRAM Welcome Joe Tarsia
PHIL A D E L P H I A M U S I C A L L I A N C E
Karen Lewis
AVEN U E O F T H E A R T S , I N C .
Remarks
Chuck Gamble PHIL A D E L P H I A I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E C O R D S
Introduction of Honoree Pat Martino
Presentation of Citations Congratulatory Remarks Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS
Presentation of Plaque Leon Huff and Joe Tarsia
Remarks by Honoree Kevin Eubanks
Closing Remarks Pat Martino
Plaque Unveiling
KEVIN EUBANKS Kevin was born into a musical household in Philadelphia, PA. His mother, Vera Eubanks, is a gospel and classical pianist and organist with a Masters Degree in music education. Kevin played in small groups around his hometown and spent countless hours practicing at home. He made a commitment to the guitar, which was solidified with his entrance to the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston. When Kevin moved to New York after attending Berklee College of Music, his career kicked off in earnest. Kevin soon became the leader of his own quartet. They traveled to Jordan, Pakistan and India on a tour sponsored by the US State Department. Kevin taught at the Banff School of Fine Arts in Canada, at Rutgers University and at the Charlie Parker School in Perugia, Italy. His first album was released on the Elektra label when Kevin was 25 years of age.
In 1992 Kevin moved to the West Coast to assume the guitar spot in The Tonight Show Band. In 1995 the leader's torch was passed to Eubanks, whose versatility enabled him to write and choose music that satisfied the huge and varied audience for the show. Kevin has recorded several CD's that feature various distinguished artists and plans to release them on a new label called "INSOUL MUSIC." He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Berklee College of Music. Kevin and his touring band continue to travel the country on tour. "It's wonderful to feel the music surging through you and touching people from the inside out. That's what happens when everyone is open and the music takes hold. What an honor it is to be invited into so many peoples lives, if only for a brief melodious moment." - Kevin Eubanks
This program was made possible through the cooperative efforts of A Fight for the Cause Avenue of the Arts, Inc Philadelphia International Records Rhythm & Blues Foundation University of the Arts
Special thanks to Chuck Gamble Doubletree Hotel Lynne Carter Karen Lewis Kyleen Shaw Michelle McKinnie Randex Communications Teamwork Productions, Inc. Traci Harper University of the Arts Jazz Trio