Bringing Back the Funk
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| Bringing Back the Funk | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 29, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Funk, smooth jazz | |||
| Label | GRP Records | |||
| Producer | Maurice White | |||
| Brian Culbertson chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| People | (favourable)[2] |
| Jazz Times | (favorable)[3] |
Bringing Back the Funk is a studio album by Brian Culbertson released in 2008 on GRP Records. The album reached No. 3 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and No. 15 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.[4][5][6]
Overview[edit]
Bringing Back the Funk was executively produced by Maurice White.[7]
Artists who feature on the album include Bootsy Collins, Ray Parker Jr., Musiq Soulchild, Larry Dunn, Ledisi, Maceo Parker, Larry Graham, Sheldon Reynolds and Gerald Albright.[7][8]
Singles[edit]
The song "Always Remember" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart.[9]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Funkin' Like My Father" (featuring Bootsy Collins) | Bootsy Collins, Brian Culbertson, Candice Cheatham, Keith Cheatham, Donald Moore, Sheldon Reynolds, Pete Roberts, Zion Roberts | 5:15 |
| 2. | "Always Remember" | Culbertson, Reynolds | 4:22 |
| 3. | "Hollywood Swinging" (featuring Gerald Albright and Musiq Soulchild) | Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Claydes Smith | 4:09 |
| 4. | "The House of Music" (featuring Larry Graham and Ronnie Laws) | Culbertson, Larry Graham | 4:50 |
| 5. | "You Got to Funkifize" (featuring Chance Howard) | Emilio Castillo, Stephen "Doc" Kupka | 5:26 |
| 6. | "The Groove" | Culbertson, Larry Dunn | 4:41 |
| 7. | "The World Keeps Going Around" (featuring Ledisi) | Bill Withers | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Excuse Me... What's Your Name?" | Culbertson, Maurice Fitzgerald, Chris Miskell | 1:59 |
| 9. | "Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)" (featuring David T. Walker and Eddie Miller) | Richard Evans, Ric Powell, Phil Upchurch | 6:02 |
| 10. | "Let's Stay in Tonight" | Culbertson, Reynolds, Maurice White | 5:29 |
Performers[edit]
- Greg Adams (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Horn Arrangements)
- Gerald Albright (Sax (Alto), Soloist, Guest Appearance)
- Derrick "D.O.A." (Allen Bass, Performer)
- Michael Bland (Drums, Performer)
- Lenny Castro (Percussion, Performer)
- Bootsy Collins (Vocals, Producer, Engineer, Space Bass, Guest Appearance)
- Phelps "Catfish" Collins (Guitar, Performer)
- Brian Culbertson (Clarinet, Percussion, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Arranger, Keyboards, Vocals, Clavinet, Trumpet (Muted), Producer, Engineer, Clapping, Executive Producer, Fender Rhodes, Mixing, Soloist, Mini Moog)
- Cora Dunham (Drums, Performer, Clapping)
- Larry Dunn (Clapping, Fender Rhodes, Mini Moog)
- Sonny Emory (Drums, Performer)
- Maurice Fitzgerald (Bass, Performer)
- Dan Fornero (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Performer)
- Kush Gardner (Trumpet)
- Rick Gardner (Trumpet, Performer)
- Matt Godina (Assistant)
- Larry Graham (Bass, Guest Appearance)
- Chance Howard (Vocals, Vocals (background), Clavinet, Clapping, Synthesizer Bass, Guest Appearance)
- Ice Candi (Vocals)
- Paul Jackson, Jr. (Guitar, Vocals, Performer, Clapping)
- Ron Jennings (Guitar, Performer, Soloist)
- Ronnie Laws (Sax (Tenor), Soloist, Guest Appearance)
- Tony Maiden (Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals, Performer, Clapping, Soloist)
- Eric Marienthal (Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor), Performer, Horn Arrangements)
- Eddie Miller (Keyboards, Vocals, Vocals (background), Clapping, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Guest Appearance)
- Chris Miskel (Drums, Performer)
- Musiq Soulchild (Vocals, Vocals (background), Clapping, Guest Appearance)
- Monty Neuble (Synthesizer, Performer, Clapping, Talk Box)
- David Pack (Vocals (background), Performer)
- Maceo Parker (Sax (Alto), Performer)
- Ray Parker Jr. (Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Performer)
- Darlene Perri (Tambourine, Vocals)
- Lori Perri (Tambourine, Vocals)
- Sharon Perri (Tambourine, Vocals)
- Ricky Peterson (Organ (Hammond), Vocals, Performer, Clapping)
- Morris Pleasure (Bass, Performer, Synthesizer Bass)
- Sheldon Reynolds (Guitar, Vocals, Vocals (background), Producer, Engineer, Clapping)
- Tom Scott (Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor), Performer)
- Sam Sims (Vocals, Performer, Clapping, Slap Bass)
- Rhonda Smith (Bass, Performer, Clapping)
- Sonny Thompson (Guitar)
- Lee Thornburg (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
- David T. Walker (Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Soloist, Guest Appearance)
- Bobby Ray Watson (Bass, Performer)
- Fred Wesley (Trombone, Performer)
- Maurice White (Performer, Clapping, Executive Producer, Mixing)
- Bernie Worrell (Keyboards)
- Zion Planet 10 (Vocals)
Production[edit]
- Rob Brill (Assistant Engineer)
- David C. Britz (Executive Producer, A&R, Management)
- Dahlia Ambach Caplin (A&R)
- Steve Cartotto (Music Preparation)
- Anthony Caruso (Assistant Engineer)
- Ed Cherney (Engineer)
- Mitchell Cohen (A&R)
- Hiroko Ito (Assistant Engineer)
- Bernie Grundman (Mastering)
- Lisa Hansen (Release Coordinator)
- Beth Herzhaft (Photography)
- Bob Horn (Engineer, Mixing)
- John Newcott (Release Coordinator)
- Dave K. (Stylist)
- James Karukas (Piano Technician)
- Garry Kief (Management)
- Eddie King (Engineer)
- Hollis King (Art Direction)
- Adam Krinsky (Assistant Engineer)
- Merrilee McLain (Hair Stylist)
- Bill Meyers (Horn Arrangements)
- Cameron Mizell (Release Coordinator)
- Evelyn Morgan (A&R)
- Maytal Rozensher (Assistant)
- Jim Ryberg (Engineer)
- Tommy Tucker (Engineer)
- Ron Tuttle (Piano Technician)
- Sachico Asano (Graphic Design)
- Keith Albright (Piano Technician)
- Scott Steiner (Producer, Engineer)
- Michael Stever (Horn Arrangements, Music Preparation, Transcription)
Charts[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[10] | 99 |
| US Top Contemporary Jazz Albums (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[12] | 3 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] | 18 |
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Always Remember" | US Smooth Jazz Songs[9] | 1 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back The Funk". Allmusic.com.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Quick Cuts". people.com.
- ^ "Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk". Jazz Times.com. 26 April 2019.
- ^ Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk. GRP Records. 2008.
- ^ "Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk (Jazz Albums)". billboard.com. Billboard.
- ^ "Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk (Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums)". billboard.com. Billboard.
- ^ a b "Culbertson Switches Up the Groove". npr.org. NPR. August 11, 2008.
- ^ Kasey. Wheeler, Katrina (June 11, 2008). "Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk". allaboutjazz.com. All About Jazz.
- ^ a b "Brian Culbertson: Always Remember". billboard.com. Billboard.
- ^ "Brian Culbertson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Brian Culbertson Chart History (Top Contemporary Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Brian Culbertson Chart History (Top Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Brian Culbertson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
