It's On Tonight

It's On Tonight
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 26, 2005 (2005-07-26)
Studio
  • BCM Studios (Los Angeles, California)
GenreJazz
Length58:07
LabelGRP
Producer
Brian Culbertson chronology
Come On Up
(2003)
It's On Tonight
(2005)
A Soulful Christmas
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

It's On Tonight is the eighth studio album by American keyboardist Brian Culbertson.[2] It was released by GRP Records on July 26, 2005. The album reached the top of the US Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and number two on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.

Overview

Artists such as Kirk Whalum, Chris Botti, Boney James, Patti Austin, Will Downing and Marc Nelson are featured on the album.[2]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Let's Get Started"Brian Culbertson3:53
2."Hookin' Up"
  • Culbertson
  • Stephen Lu
4:43
3."It's On Tonight" (featuring Will Downing)
5:09
4."Sensuality"Culbertson6:32
5."The Way You Feel" (featuring Boney James)
  • Culbertson
  • Lu
4:52
6."Forbidden Love"Culbertson4:34
7."Dreaming of You"Culbertson3:55
8."Wear It Out" (featuring Marc Nelson)
  • Culbertson
  • Lu
  • Nelson
4:51
9."Secret Affair" (featuring Chris Botti)
  • Culbertson
  • Lu
5:38
10."Touch Me"Culbertson5:46
11."Love Will Never Let You Down" (featuring Patti Austin and Kirk Whalum)
  • Culbertson
  • Lu
  • Nelson
5:55
12."Reflections"Culbertson2:30

Personnel

Musicians

Vocalists

  • Michelle Culbertson – vocal FX (1)
  • Ledisi – vocals (1)
  • Will Downing – lead vocals (3)
  • Marc Nelson – backing vocals (3, 11), vocals (8)
  • Brian Culbertson – backing vocals (6), vocal FX (6)
  • Patti Austin – lead vocals (11), backing vocals (11)

Production

  • Bud Harner – executive producer
  • Brian Culbertson – producer, arrangements, all horn arrangements
  • Stephen Lu – producer (2–5, 8, 9, 11), arrangements (2–5, 8, 9, 11)
  • Scott Steiner – co-producer for piano tracks
  • Marc Nelson – all BGV arrangements
  • Theodora Kuslan – release coordinator
  • Kelly Pratt – release coordinator
  • Hollis King – art direction
  • Isabelle Wong – design
  • Lisa Peardon – photography
  • David K. – wardrobe stylist
  • Merrilee McLain – hair stylist
  • Chantal Moore – grooming
  • Thom Santee – management

Technical credits

  • Bernie Grundman – mastering at Bernie Grundman Mastering (Hollywood, California)
  • Brian Culbertson – recording
  • Peter Mokran – mixing
  • Micah Otano – recording assistant, mix assistant, additional engineer
  • Stephen Lu – additional engineer
  • Scott Steiner – additional engineer, piano track engineer
  • Dean Garten – piano technician
  • James Karukas – piano tuner

Charts

Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 161
US Top Contemporary Jazz Albums (Billboard)[4] 1
US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[5] 2

References

  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Brian Culbertson: It's On Tonight". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
  2. ^ a b Brian Culbertson: It's On Tonight. GRP Records. 2005.
  3. ^ "Brian Culbertson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  4. ^ "Brian Culbertson Chart History (Top Contemporary Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "Brian Culbertson Chart History (Top Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021.