Brian Culbertson
It’s a rare feat for a recording artist to release 30 albums and score more than 40 Billboard No. 1 singles. It’s even more exceptional for an artist to hit that milestone while firmly in their prime, continuing to grow and evolve with each release. Rarer still is for that genre-crossing songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist to be a dynamic performer who presents their music in ways never before seen, both on stage and online. And beyond that, the artist has built a premium festival brand around unique fan experiences. Brian Culbertson checks every one of these boxes.
Culbertson’s sonic approach has been to craft primarily instrumental music fusing jazz, R&B, funk, and pop. He’s been doing it at the highest level since he exploded onto the scene after the release of his debut album, Long Night Out, in 1994. That hit-filled set recorded in his college apartment in Chicago instantly established Culbertson as a core artist in the newly emerging smooth jazz genre. Now, on his 30th album, The Midnight Tapes, Culbertson does something he’s never done before: he played every single instrument* on the album himself.
Social Stats
Spotify Monthly Listeners
563.5 K
Instagram Followers
92.7 K
YouTube Subscribers
213 K
Facebook Followers
183 K
Marketing Materials
LIVE Footage
What’s Next for Brian Culbertson?
The Day Trip Album (and corresponding tour) was a highlight of 2025, with a potential for a GRAMMY nomination in 2026 for best Contemporary Instrumental Album. The Album Reached #3 on Itunes, and landed Culbertson his 41st #1 hit with On The Road (feat. Marcus Miller & Sheila E).
Brian Culbertson's 30th Studio Album, on which he recorded 44 instruments himself, releases February 5th
The first single '76 Monte Carlo had an exclusive debut on Sirius XM Watercolors on October 5
The Midnight Tapes Tour was announced on Monday October 19, with Leg 2 to follow on February 8. The run will consist of over 50 shows nationwide.
Jazz Getaways
Napa Valley Jazz Getaway - 14th Annual is On Sale Now, still the pinnacle of Jazz Festivals on The West Coast.
Hawaii Jazz Getaway—the inaugural event—received an incredible response and press all over Oahu
Boston Jazz Getaway - Just Announced, set for September 2027
The Hang - a revolutionary weekly livestream every Friday night. Check it out at www.thehang.tv
Brian Culbertson Wine Club is in it's fourth year, now featuring a Brian Culbertson labeled wine in each shipment
Contacts
Management Contact
David Britz
Artist Manager, WORKS Entertainment
310-734-4803
david@worksentertainment.com
Ben Haley
Day to Day Manager, WORKS Entertainment
302-750-4367
ben@worksentertainment.com
Marketing Contact
Kyle Novak
Director of Marketing & Merchandising, WORKS Entertainment
909-815-2211
kyle@worksentertainment.com