Brian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and inst… Read Full Bio ↴Brian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and instrumentalist from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of jazz band director and trumpeter Jim Culbertson, Brian's instruments include the keyboard and trombone.
Heavily influenced by funk, much of Culbertson's material is funk-based instrumental, but in recent years has called upon vocalists such as Trey Lorenz, Kenny Lattimore, Will Downing, Faith Evans, and Avant, to add to his pieces.
Culbertson has released twelve albums so far. The first three were on the Blue Moon label: Long Night Out (1994), After Hours (1995) and Modern Life (1995). After moving to the Atlantic label, three more albums followed: Secrets (1997), Somethin' Bout Love (1999), and the critically acclaimed Nice and Slow (2001). Come on Up (2003) was released on Warner Jazz, and Culbertson then moved to GRP for his next albums It's On Tonight (2005), A soulful Christmas (2006), and Bringing back the funk (2008). Then Culbertson moved to Verve for his next album Live from the inside (2009). His latest work XII was released by GRP (2010).
Brian Culbertson also works with many other musicians in the smooth jazz arena, often as a composer and arranger. Culbertson is credited with working with Dave Koz, Peter White, Richard Elliot and Michael Lington to name but a few.
Heavily influenced by funk, much of Culbertson's material is funk-based instrumental, but in recent years has called upon vocalists such as Trey Lorenz, Kenny Lattimore, Will Downing, Faith Evans, and Avant, to add to his pieces.
Culbertson has released twelve albums so far. The first three were on the Blue Moon label: Long Night Out (1994), After Hours (1995) and Modern Life (1995). After moving to the Atlantic label, three more albums followed: Secrets (1997), Somethin' Bout Love (1999), and the critically acclaimed Nice and Slow (2001). Come on Up (2003) was released on Warner Jazz, and Culbertson then moved to GRP for his next albums It's On Tonight (2005), A soulful Christmas (2006), and Bringing back the funk (2008). Then Culbertson moved to Verve for his next album Live from the inside (2009). His latest work XII was released by GRP (2010).
Brian Culbertson also works with many other musicians in the smooth jazz arena, often as a composer and arranger. Culbertson is credited with working with Dave Koz, Peter White, Richard Elliot and Michael Lington to name but a few.
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Shante Love
Brian’s father was my band teacher for many years. I knew he’d be an excellent musician!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 He’s a perfectionist! Love all his music.
Bill B
That makes you from Decatur and part of the awesome MacArthur band or jazz band. Same here! Jim was an amazing man, teacher and musician in his own right. Was my favorite!
Shante Love
@Bill B 😯
Michael Prosperity
Love Brian and his band. I remember his dad playing with him at a concert in Countryside IL. A nice little outdoor venue.
Michael Waddle
Amazing music
John Paul Lenmac
Jazz is not for ordinary people. It’s PURE AWESOME MUSIC !
NanaC 💞
You got that right.
NanaC 💞
I drive to it on an every day basis.
the hatred 94
So you're saying ordinary people can't enjoy it? Hmmmm.... sounds kinda wrong ya know~ it's like saying we're the abnormal ones. The minority. When it should be the other way arround. It should be normal to enjoy such good music!
Retro Soul
It’s the greatest genre of music in my opinion. The Sax be oozing good smooth vibes.