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Allmusic awarded the album four stars and reviewer Matt Collar wrote that “The Messenger” is an enjoyable balance of groove-oriented improvisation, atmospheric ballads, and funky, contemporary instrumental jazz.

Eubanks sought “to communicate the breadth of his artistic influences” with this album and he can rest knowing that he accomplished his mission. The Messenger is Kevin Eubanks’ wonderfully open personality filtered into music. (All About Jazz).

Tracklist and Personnel:
1 The Messenger
Bass – Rene Camacho
Congas, Percussion – Joey De Leon, Jr.
Drums – Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
5:39
2 Sister Veil
Bass – Rene Camacho
Drums – Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
Trumpet – Duane Eubanks
5:46
3 Resolution
Bass – Rene Camacho
Drums – Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
Vocals – Alvin Chea
5:37
4 JB
Bass – Rene Camacho
Drums – Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
Trombone – Robin Eubanks
Trumpet – Duane Eubanks
4:25
5 420
Bass – Rene Camacho
Congas, Percussion – Joey De Leon, Jr.
Drums – Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Billy Pierce
Trumpet – Duane Eubanks
4:17
6 Led Boots
Drums – Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Vocals – Robin Eubanks
5:31
7 M.I.N.D.
Bass – Rene Camacho
Drums – Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
5:58
8 Queen Of Hearts
Bass – Rene Camacho
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
Trombone – Robin Eubanks
3:47
9 The Gloaming
Bass – Rene Camacho
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
5:28
10 Loved Ones 4:07
11 Ghost Dog Blues
Bass – Rene Camacho
Drums – Marvin “Smitty” Smith
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
5:30

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Label: Mack Avenue ‎
Format: CD, Album
Released: 2012