Come On Up

Brian Culbertson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B00009K45R
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,702 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Uptown and uptempo smooth jazz superstar Brian Culbertson gets the party started with his first album for Warner Bros.
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Media Type: CD
Artist: CULBERTSON,BRIAN
Title: COME ON UP
Street Release Date: 06/24/2003
Domestic
Genre: JAZZ

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More Funky Than Romantic, June 30, 2003

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Chris (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Come On Up (Audio CD)

In comparison to his previous release, Nice & Slow, Brian Culbertson's latest, Come on Up could also be called "Fast & Funky." This CD moves away from the predominantly soothing melodies of Nice to incorporate more horns ("Serpentine Fire," an instrumental remake of the Earth, Wind, & Fire hit, and "Funky B") and thumping bass lines ("Midnight") to go along with Culbertson's signature piano melodies. For those like me who were converted to Culbertson by Nice & Slow, "Last Night" is a gentle, flowing song that reminds one of the style of his previous release and "Days Gone By" is reminiscent of the steamy "I Could Get Used To This." As for outstanding performance, the title track "Come On Up" weaves Culbertson's infectious piano melodies with Norman Brown's stellar guitar segments to stand out as the highlight of this CD.

Other notable efforts include "Our Love," a piano ballad written for Culbertson's wedding, and the bouncy "Fly High," the only song that incorporates any vocals--and that only a chorus--and features background vocals slightly distorted through a talk box.

Overall, Brian Culbertson's Come On Up is more funky than romantic, but has enough of both to satisfy everyone.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Come on up.....I did just that!!!!!, August 1, 2003

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Tawana Hawkins (Akron, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Come On Up (Audio CD)

This man is no joke! With each outing he gets funkier and funkier. I am a huge fan...so I may be biased. I popped the cd in my car and actually sat in front of my house shaking my head in disbelief. It's hard to go wrong with backing from such notables as the one and only Marcus Miller, Norman Brown, Tony Maiden...I'm old enough to remember when he played with Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. He didn't open the gate politely begging for us to pay attention. He jumped out the gate! It's a nice mix and one that will be in rotation for many days to come. I was really very pleasantly surprised that he chose to remake Serpentine Fire. I appreciate the fact that he takes his craft seriously and is always at the top of his game. Come On Up. It's a party you won't soon forget!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BC is busting loose!!!, July 9, 2003

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Joe Payne (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Come On Up (Audio CD)

Just bought BC latest cd "come on up". I have everything Brian Culbertson has recorded.I have everything Norman has recorded.But I can't remember hearing the two together,until now.Let's say the introduction is simply dynamite!!! That cd is jammed packed with smooth jazz superstars.Marcus Miller,Rick Braun,Norman Brown,and up an coming Chicago saxman,Steve Cole. The results, a super,super cd. I must have played it a gazillion times before I turned it off. can't get enough. Like the previous reviews,I'm having trouble picking my favorite cut. I'll list 3."midnight","Last night", and the title tract,"come on up" featuring Norman Brown. The whole cd is brilliant.5 thumbs up. Joe Payne.Houston,TX