Brian Culbertson
Over the course of crafting a 29-album catalog and architecting 40 Billboard #1 singles as a keyboardist, songwriter and producer, Brian Culbertson has charted his own unique course in music. Label him jazz and he makes a funk record. Call him an R&B artist and he drops an acoustic jazz trio collection. Brand him pop and he creates a 32-minute New Age opus. And you’d be hard pressed to name another instrumentalist of his ilk who can mount an elaborately designed concert production that will keep him on the road for three consecutive months.
Culbertson burst onto the scene in 1994 with a chart-topping album that he recorded in his college apartment featuring keyboard-led contemporary jazz tracks. “Long Night Out” landed him a lengthy record deal and signaled that a star was born. Flash forward to present day, Culbertson has been going back and listening more and more to music that inspired him as a young musician such as David Sanborn, The Brecker Bros, Chick Corea, Al Jarreau, Pat Metheny, and others in the jazz fusion world.
“It instantly brought me back to the days of ‘no rules’ and the pure joy of music, something that I think a lot of albums today are lacking. With that said, I set out to write and produce a new album that would try to capture a little bit of that late 70’s and early 80’s spirit of music exploration, along with using only live musicians and real instruments. Similar in style to “Another Long Night Out”, “Day Trip” is the daytime version!” said Culbertson.
Possessing style, panache, and a savvy business mind capable of moving the needle in music and beyond, Culbertson founded and curates the annual Napa Valley, New Orleans, Hawaii, and Chicago Jazz Getaways, which have attracted guests from all over the globe to experience his premier events.
Whether you’re listening to music from “Day Trip” on record or live in concert, you’re hearing an eclectic, entertaining and engaging set from an artist at the peak of his power.
Social Stats
Spotify Monthly Listeners
490.3 K
Instagram Followers
60 K
YouTube Subscribers
201 K
Facebook Followers
179 K
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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 is working on an upcoming Funk project, with a new album and global touring project. TBA this Spring.
The Napa Valley Jazz Getaway is entering its' 13th year June 10 - 13, It has become the West Coast's ultimate smooth jazz destination, and the party of the summer. Packages are sold out, Single Day seats on sale now.
The Hawaii Jazz Getaway debuts this October with partners The Hawaii Theater and The Royal Hawaiian
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