R&B/JAZZ MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST BRIAN CULBERTSON DEBUTS ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART WITH HIS HIGHEST CHARTING RELEASE

August 3, 2010 by MusicThread  
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R&B/JAZZ MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST

BRIAN CULBERTSON DEBUTS ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART WITH HIS HIGHEST CHARTING RELEASE

HIS TWELFTH CD TITLED XII ALSO TOPS RADIO CHARTS

On July 20, 2010, Brian Culbertson released the twelfth album of his multi-faceted career, simply titled XII, on GRP Records/Verve.

XII is the highest charting record of Culbertson’s long, successful career, debuting at #82 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, #9 on the R&B charts and #79 on the Current Chart. XII also sits squarely at the #1 spot on the Contemporary Jazz Chart, his fourth #1 record. In addition to his sales success, his single “Skies Wide Open” featuring Avant is #16 on both Adult R&B and Urban AC radio charts. His other single “That’s Life” was the #1 most added single in the Smooth Jazz format. Read more

IN STORES TODAY: Brian Culbertson’s ‘XII’ | Listen Now on Essence!

July 26, 2010 by MusicThread  
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Brian Culbertson’s new album XII is available in stores and online today so kick back with your favorite bottle of wine and some good company and enjoy the smooth ride!

Available TODAY on iTunes:
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=/P57zr8XrBk&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fxii-bonus-track-version%252Fid381767173%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30

“Legendary keyboardist Brian Culbertson presents with XII excellence in performance, composition and arrangement. Complex, when intended, melodious in every facet, filled with musical emotion, fueled by the adventurous spirit of a groove pioneer.”
- SmoothJazzDaily

“The CD jumps right at you with a surge of energy coming from Mr. Soul Searcher himself, Chuck Brown in “Feelin’ It” - which also involves Ray Parker Jr, Faith Evans & Comedian, Sinbad. And yes, you got to hear this one groove the funk!” - TheUrbanMusicScene

Listen to the full album today on ESSENCE.com!

ESSENCE.com Exclusive XII Stream:

http://www.essence.com/entertainment/music/exclusive_stream_brian_culbertson.php

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Introducing Brian Culbertson’s ‘12 Days of XII’ | ‘Skies Wide Open’ ft Avant Soars to Top 15

July 15, 2010 by MusicThread  
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“12 DAYS OF XII” ONLINE CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES BRIAN CULBERTSON’S XII ALBUM WITH VIDEO FEATURES, PODCASTS AND MORE


“Skies Wide Open” (Featuring Avant) Soars Into Urban AC Top 15


SANTA MONICA
, CA - July 14, 2010 - Reaching out to a new online-oriented audience, chart-topping multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson is launching one of the genre’s most creative and coordinated online promotional campaigns.  The “12 Days of XII” heralds the release of the keyboard king’s 12th album, XII, which guests such sensational R&B singers as Brian McKnight, Faith Evans and Avant.  Each day for 12 days beginning Wednesday, July 14th, a new video feature and a new audio podcast–both tied to one of the album’s 12 songs and presented in tracklist order — will be available at www.brianculbertson.com.  XII (GRP Records) will be released July 20, 2010. Read more

R&B/JAZZ Musician Brian Culbertson to Release Twelfth CD — XII | FREE Download of “Skies Wide Open” ft. Avant

July 8, 2010 by MusicThread  
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R&B/JAZZ multi-instrumentalist BRIAN CULBERTSON to release twelfth CD, XII — featuring an all-star line-up of guests including Avant, Brian McKnight, Kenny Lattimore, Faith Evans and More!

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