The Tonight Show Band refers to the house band on the American television variety show The Tonight Show, which has created an important showcase for jazz on American television. The Tonight Show Band has changed in form and composition since the program first aired in 1954.

The Roots is also the official house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where Questlove also serves as the show's Musical Director.

2024年1月4日 · Here's everything you need to know about The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon band The Roots, from its members to how they got the job that moved them from their native Philadelphia to...

2017年3月18日 · Perhaps the most iconic late night talk show band that ever was, The Tonight Show Band has constantly evolved since its inception more than half a century ago. The first iteration of the band was formed in 1954 and was led by Skitch Henderson.

The Roots serve as the house band on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, having served in the same role on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from 2009 to 2014.

Members of the band performing on The Tonight Show, in its various versions hosted by Steve Allen (1954–1957), Jack Paar (1957–1962), Johnny Carson (1962–1992), Jay Leno (1992–2009, 2010–2014), Conan O'Brien (2009–2010) and Jimmy Fallon (2014-present).

Recent touring and Tonight Show lineups added Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr." Bryson (sousaphone) and Mark Kelley (electric bass). On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, James Poyser plays additional keyboards.

2023年2月7日 · Most of us can't imagine "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" without its iconic house band The Roots. So, you may be surprised to learn that it was initially an unexpected entertainment pairing (via Brooklyn Magazine).

2025年1月21日 · The Roots, American jazz/hip-hop jam band that was perhaps best known as the house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–14) and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– ). The founding members were Black Thought (Tariq Trotter; b. October 3, 1971, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) and

After years of playing with NBC’s many studio bands, Doc was invited to play a gig in the highly respected Tonight Show Band. The band leader at the time, Skitch Henderson, asked him to join that band in 1962 in the first trumpet chair.