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{{Infobox album| | name = Bringing Back the Funk | type = Studio | artist = Brian Culbertson | cover = Bringing Back the Funk.jpg | alt = | released = April 29, 2008 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Funk | length = | label = GRP Records | producer = Maurice White | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = | next_year = }}{{Album ratings | rev1 = Allmusic | rev1Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}} [1] |rev2=People|rev2Score=(favourable)[2] |rev3=Jazz Times |rev3Score=(favorable)[3] }}Bringing Back the Funk is a studio album by Brian Culbertson which was released in 2008 on GRP Records. Bringing Back the Funk rose to Nos. 3 & 18 upon the Billboard Jazz Albums and Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts respectively.[4][5][1]OverviewThe album was produced by Culbertson and executively produced by Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire.[1] Artists such as Bootsy Collins, Ray Parker Jr., Musiq Soulchild,Larry Dunn, Ledisi,Maceo Parker, Larry Graham and Gerald Albright featured on the album.[6][1] The album cut Always Remember also got to no. 1 upon the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart.[7] Track listing - "Funkin' Like My Father" Featuring - Bootsy Collins (5:15)
- "Always Remember" (4:22)
- "Hollywood Swinging" Featuring - Gerald Albright and Musiq Soulchild (4:09)
- "The House Of Music" Featuring - Larry Graham and Ronnie Laws (4:50)
- "You Got To Funkifize" Featuring - Chance Howard (5:26)
- "The Groove" (4:41)
- "The World Keeps Going Around" Featuring - Ledisi (4:26)
- "Excuse Me... What's Your Name?" (1:59)
- "Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)" Featuring - David T Walker and Eddie Miller (6:02)
- "Let's Stay In Tonight" (5:29)
[8]Charts Chart (2008)[9] | Peak position |
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The Billboard 200 | 99 | Top Contemporary Jazz Albums (Billboard) | 1 | Top Internet Albums (Billboard) | 99 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 18 | Top Radio Single "Always Remember" (R&R & Billboard) | 1 | |
Performers- 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- 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)
References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/bringing-back-the-funk-mw0000784821|title=Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back The Funk|website=Allmusic.com}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=https://people.com/archive/picks-and-pans-review-quick-cuts-vol-69-no-25/|title=Picks and Pans Review: Quick Cuts|website=people.com}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=https://jazztimes.com/reviews/currents/brian-culbertson-bringing-back-the-funk/|title=Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk|website=Jazz Times.com}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/brian-culbertson/chart-history/jazz-albums/song/568206|title=Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk (Jazz Albums)|website=Billboard.com}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/brian-culbertson/chart-history/jazz-albums/song/568206|title=Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk (Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums)|website=Billboard.com}} 6. ^{{cite news|last=Wheeler|first=Katrina-Kasey|url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=29552#.UNey6qyHNpR|title=Brian Culbertson: Bringing Back the Funk|date=2008-06-11|publisher=allaboutjazz.com|accessdate=2012-12-23}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/brian-culbertson/chart-history/jazz-songs/song/564915|title=Brian Culbertson: Always Remember|website=Billboard.com}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Brian-Culberston-Bringing-Back-The-Funk/release/1384083 |title=Bringing Back The Funk on |publisher=Discogs.com |date=2008-04-29 |accessdate=2012-06-19}} 9. ^{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=brian culbertson|chart=all}}|title=Bringing Back the Funk - Brian Culbertson|publisher=billboard.com|accessdate=2012-12-23}}
External links- {{Official website|http://www.brianculbertson.com}}
- [https://www.amazon.com/review/R2TS9KZ2VVYLZZ/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm Michael J. Parlett Review (Solar Radio UK)]
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