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XII
XII was released on July 20th, 2010 and features a who's who in the R&B world including Avant on the hit single, "Skies Wide Open", Faith Evans, Kenny Lattimore, Brian McKnight, Chuck Brown, Ray Parker Jr., Earl Klugh, The Floacist and comedian Sinbad. Also includes the instrumental hit songs "That's Life" and "It's Time." XII debuted at #1 on the Billboard Jazz Charts and #2 on the Billboard R&B Charts. "XII" won Album of the Year, Song of the Year "That's Life" and Best Collaboration of the Year "That's Life" feat. Earl Klugh & Ray Parker Jr. at the 2011 Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards. Brian also won Entertainer of the Year, Male artist of the Year and Keyboardist of the Year tallying 6 awards which were presented at the SeaBreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City, FL.
Video Blogs
To watch the behind-the-scenes making of XII, check out all 101 video blogs from Brian's studio!! Yep, there's over 4 hours of footage that shows the making of this record including the party in the studio with Chuck Brown, Faith Evans, Sinbad, Ray Parker Jr., Earl Klugh, Kenny Lattimore, Avant and more!! Click HERE to view the v-blogs.
Music Videos
"Skies Wide Open" feat. Avant OFFICIAL VIDEO
"I Don't Know" feat. The Floacist OFFICIAL VIDEO
Track Listing
1. Feelin' It (feat. Chuck Brown)
2. Another Love (feat. Kenny Lattimore)
3. It's Time
4. Out On The Floor (feat. Brian McKnight)
5. Waiting For You
6. Stay Wit It
7. Skies Wide Open (feat. Avant)
8. Forever
9. Don't U Know Me By Now (feat. Faith Evans)
10. That's Life (feat. Earl Klugh)
11. I Don't Know (feat. The Floacist)
12. I Wanna Love You (feat. Ray Parker Jr.)
13. Forever (Acoustic Version - iTunes Bonus Track)
XII Album Credits
1. Feelin' It (feat. Chuck Brown) - written by Brian Culbertson, Chuck Brown, Chucky Thompson & Uno
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, Wurlitzer, clavinet, trombone solo, Hammond B3 organ, drum programming & cowbell
Chuck Brown - vocals, wah guitar & guitar solo
Sinbad - himself, hi-hat & guitar
Ray Parker Jr. - guitar & vocals
Faith Evans - vocals
Uno - background vocals
Alex Al - bass
Lenny Castro - congas & jr. congas
Greg Boyer - trombone & horn arrangement
Bryan Mills - tenor saxophone
Brad Clements - trumpet
Party: Faith Evans, Chucky Thompson, Brad Todd, Kye Russaw, Brian Culbertson & Chuck Brown
2. Another Love (feat. Kenny Lattimore) - written by Brian Culbertson, Kenny Lattimore & Rex Rideout
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, synth bass & drum programming
Kenny Lattimore - vocals
Paul Jackson, Jr. - guitar
Rex Rideout - additional drum programming
Charlie Bisharat, Kevin Connolly, Julian Hallmark & Sara Parkins - violins
Andrew Duckles & Darrin McCann - violas
David Low - cello
Nick Lane, Brian Culbertson & Rex Rideout - string arrangement
3. It's Time - written by Brian Culbertson & Sheldon Reynolds
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, Rhodes, trombone & synth bass
Paul Jackson, Jr. - guitar
Nathan Watts - bass
Oscar Seaton, Jr. - drums
Lenny Castro - percussion
Eric Marienthal - tenor saxophone
Dan Fornero - trumpet
Charlie Bisharat, Kevin Connolly, Julian Hallmark & Sara Parkins - violins
Andrew Duckles & Darrin McCann - violas
David Low - cello
Nick Lane & Brian Culbertson - string arrangement
Michael Stever - horn arrangement
WATCH THE VIDEO: "It's Time" OFFICIAL VIDEO
4. Out On The Floor (feat. Brian McKnight) - written by Brian Culbertson & Brian McKnight
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, Rhodes, synth bass & drum programming
Brian McKnight - lead & background vocals
Marc Nelson - additional background vocals
Randy Bowland - guitar
5. Waiting For You - written by Brian Culbertson & Stephen Lu
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, synth bass, drum programming & percussion
Bruce Watson - acoustic guitar
Sheldon & Marilyn Reynolds - vocals
6. Stay Wit It - written by Brian Culbertson & Stephen Lu
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, euphonium, synth bass & drum programming
Ray Parker Jr. - guitar
Randy Jacobs - guitar
Alex Al - bass
Oscar Seaton, Jr. - hi-hat
Greg Boyer - trombone & horn arrangement
Bryan Mills - tenor saxophone
Brad Clements - trumpet
7. Skies Wide Open (feat. Avant) - written by Brian Culbertson, Avant & Rex Rideout
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, synth bass & drum programming
Avant - vocals
Rex Rideout - Rhodes
Randy Bowland - guitar
WATCH THE VIDEO: "Skies Wide Open" feat. Avant OFFICIAL VIDEO
8. Forever - written by Brian Culbertson & Sheldon Reynolds
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, synth bass & drum programming
Michael Thompson - guitar solo
Ray Parker Jr. - acoustic guitar
9. Don't U Know Me By Now (feat. Faith Evans) - written by Brian Culbertson, Natalie Stewart & Rex Rideout
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, Hammond B3 organ & trombone
Faith Evans - vocals
Rex Rideout - keyboards, synth bass & drum programming
Randy Bowland - guitar
Eric Marienthal - tenor & baritone saxophones
Dan Fornero - trumpet
Charlie Bisharat, Kevin Connolly, Julian Hallmark & Sara Parkins - violins
Andrew Duckles & Darrin McCann - violas
David Low - cello
Nick Lane & Brian Culbertson - string arrangement
Nick Lane - horn arrangement
10. That's Life (feat. Earl Klugh) - written by Brian Culbertson, Earl Klugh & Ray Parker Jr.
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, Rhodes, Hammond B3 organ, trombone, synth bass, cowbell & drum programming
Earl Klugh - acoustic guitar
Ray Parker Jr. - electric guitars
Lenny Castro - percussion
Eric Marienthal - tenor saxophone
Dan Fornero - trumpet
Michael Stever - horn arrangement
11. I Wanna Love You (feat. Ray Parker Jr.) - written by Brian Culbertson & Ray Parker Jr.
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, Rhodes, Hammond B3 organ, euphonium, synth bass, drum programming & percussion
Ray Parker Jr. - acoustic guitar, electric guitars & vocals
Jorge Evans - guitar
Scott Steiner - euphonium
12. I Don't Know (feat. The Floacist) - written by Brian Culbertson, words by Natalie Stewart
Brian Culbertson - piano, keyboards, acoustic guitar, vocals, bass, synth bass, drum programming & percussion
Natalie Stewart "The Floacist" - spoken word
Jorge Evans - electric guitars
WATCH THE VIDEO: "I Don't Know" feat. The Floacist OFFICIAL VIDEO
