Somethin Bout Love

Brian Culbertson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 21, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 21, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B00001QEOI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,930 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Brian Culbertson has been working more and more with live musicians on his sessions, and it adds a new depth and stronger grooves to his floating keyboard sounds on Somethin' 'Bout Love. There are terrific guest spots by saxophonists Dave Koz and Steve Cole and organist Ricky Peterson, as well as some potent bass from Walter Tisdale. R&B singer Lori Perry increases the soul quotient on her song "Get'n Over You" as well as the concluding "I'm Gonna Miss You," a moving collaboration between Perry and Culbertson. The latter vies for top honors with the two versions of "The Secret Garden," one instrumental and the other a great feature for Donnell Spencer's voice. --Adam Rains

From Jazziz

At the start of his career, keyboardist Brian Culbertson built most of his compositions alone, using computers. But for his new record, Somethin' Bout Love, Culbertson decided it was time to perform with a real band. "When I first started out, I was using mostly MIDI keyboards," he says. "But with each record, I've slowly progressed, adding more and more musicians. Now, many of the tracks are with a full live band, which I'd not done before." Some of the smooth-jazz stars to lend Culbertson a hand include saxophonists Steve Cole and Dave Koz, bassist Wayman Tisdale, drummer Ricky Lawson, and guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. "Obviously, the more live instruments used, the more human the music is," Culbertson says. "It just feels better."

--- JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The essential Smooth Jazz album, November 10, 2001

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Distant Voyageur "Nicholas Computer" (Io) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Somethin Bout Love (Audio CD)

I absolutely love this CD. It's one of the best jazz albums I,ve heard in a long time. This is one of Mr. Culbertsons best if not his best CD ever.

Give a listen to the soulful Secret Garden(Both the instrumental and Vocal versions), the seductive Gettin Over You, and the funky Back In The Day. Brian hasn't sounded this good in a long time(His two previous CDs needed time to grow on me, I love them now).

However this album took my breath away upon first listen.
This is real smooth jazz. I highly recommend this CD.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!!! What Soulful Spendor!!!!, June 24, 2005

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Beverly Praiswater - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Somethin Bout Love (Audio CD)

Brian Culbertson has the potential to go far, very far with his music. Mature beyond his bio-years, Brian has accomplishments on various musical levels. He plays several musical instruments besides his excellent work on the keyboards. He began piano at the age of 8 but within 4 years he had already mastered several other instruments. He is a composer plus a musical arranger.

The songs on this cd are magnifique. The opening title song "Something 'Bout Love" was co-written by Brian. This is a mellow composition with the emphasis on Brian's fine keyboard abilities. He plays keyboards, piano, trumpet, and trombone on this song. "Do You Really Love Me" was written by Brian and he plays keyboards and piano. "Get'n Over You" is a smooth R&B ballad written and performed by Lori Perry. She has a touch of Phyllis Hyman in her voice. There are two versions of "The Secret Garden" which was written by a collaberation of artists and originally introduced by the great Quincy Jones. Brian does these songs brilliantly in both versions as if they were made for him. Instrumentally he plays piano, keyboards, drum programming and synth bass. All of the remaining tracks are either compositons written exclusively by Brian or co-written by Brian. In most of the songs he plays multi-instruments. Accomplished guest musicians joining Brian are Paul Jackson Jr., Dave Koz, Ricky Peterson, and Michael White.

Brian Culbertson has a wonderful sense of musicianship well beyond his years. He can be mellow, funky, or soulful and very accomplished at each. As he continues to mature Brian's music has a rich depth that far surpasses expectations. Looking forward to hearing much, much more from this multi-talented musician.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Track is worth repeating...., February 9, 2000

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Wayne W Emerson (Emerald Isle, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Somethin Bout Love (Audio CD)

Very rare these days...usually one or two songs, but Brian has put together a whole list, each one worth really listening to, you know, over and over.... This is smooth jazz at it's best!..... I did get hung up on #3, "A Secret Garden", a real nice tune, something to listen to, sitting with your 'significant other', while you stare out at the ocean (I live at the beach)...then there's #7, "It's Only You". Since I'm a bassplayer and have listened to Wayman Tisdale for quite a while, it's a real treat! Trust me, #7 is worth cranking up....and his bass solo is totally awesome (playing on top of the bass track he laid down)! This is one of those CDs you could never get tired of. I can't wait for his next project. I'm hoping Brian never looses his passion for music, keeps playing from 'the heart'. Thanks Brian. Don't ever loose 'it'.....