Jimmy fallon band leader

His bandmates have been a part of his life for 25 years, since his early days in Los Angeles.

Cleto and the cletones salary

His father, Cleto Escobedo, Jr. While Cleto showed early talent and interest in music, Jimmy was drawn to comedy. He was in Atlanta on tour with Marc Anthony when he got the call. Cleto set to work building his band. They play everything from rock to funk to straight-ahead jazz. Our show is very much like a family, literally and figuratively.

He asked me who I wanted in the band and he already knew most of the guys. Together, Jimmy Kimmel and Cleto hatched a plan. Welcome to ABC. One More Time from the Top The gig was a return to music for his father, who had been a professional musician and member of Las Vegas Local before going to work at Caesars. They landed a steady a.

From years of watching late night television, Cleto says he kind of knew what the job entailed—bumpers and walking people on with music. The band also performs during commercial breaks and brings an all-important energy to the show. One of the perks of being in a late night show band is getting to play with some legendary musicians who sometimes need backup or who occasionally sit in the band.