Brian Culbertson

Brian Culbertson is an American smooth jazz, R&B, and funk musician, instrumentalist, and producer, known for his multi-instrumental proficiency and extensive discography across various genres. After securing his first record deal and releasing his debut album, Long Night Out, in 1994, Brian Culbertson quickly established himself as a prominent smooth jazz, R&B, and funk musician. This initial success marked the official start of a prolific career for the multi-instrumentalist and producer. Culbertson released a string of critically acclaimed albums including Modern Life (1995), After Hours (1996), Secrets (1997), and Somethin’ Bout Love (1999), demonstrating his early versatility.

(2016) and Colors of Love (2018). His 2020 album, XX, notably featured a roster of guest artists including Mr. Talkbox, Bootsy Collins, and Ray Parker Jr., underscoring his collaborative spirit and broad appeal. That same year saw the release of Music from ‘The Hang’, further diversifying his discography.

In 2021, he embarked on an ambitious project with Soundscapes, leading into The Trilogy – Part 1: Red. Culbertson completed his ambitious trilogy with the release of The Trilogy – Part 2: Blue in 2022 and The Trilogy – Part 3: White later that year. His work ethic continued with the 2023 release of Sleep, a testament to his ongoing artistic exploration. Looking ahead to 2025, Culbertson is set to release Day Trip and The Trilogy Tour – Live from Detroit, signifying continued momentum in both his studio recordings and live performance chronicles.