#house-band

#house-band

When ABC approached Kimmel to offer him the late-night show, the host suggested Escobedo as the musical director of its house band. Kimmel ultimately convinced the station to give him a chance by bringing ABC executives to see Escobedo's ensemble perform live. Not only were they captured by the saxophonist's live presence, but the station's executives were also charmed by Kimmel's close friendship with Escobedo and the fact that Escobedo's father also played in the band.