Brian Culbertson

The Midnight Tapes Tour Making his triumphant return to Ruth Eckerd Hall, acclaimed keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Brian Culbertson brings his signature blend of jazz, funk, and R&B to the stage for an unforgettable evening of music on his The Midnight Tapes Tour! Brian Culbertson celebrates a major career milestone with the release of The Midnight Tapes, his 30th album. The deeply personal project showcases Culbertson’s multi-instrumental talents as he performs all parts himself, playing 44 different instruments and blending his signature jazz, funk, and soul style with a vintage-inspired sound. Recorded and completed in just three months, the album reflects one of the most spontaneous and creatively driven periods of his career, with Culbertson overseeing the production, arrangements, and engineering. Emphasizing an old-school approach, every sound on the album was created using real instruments and analog equipment, with no computer-generated elements. The album also features a soulful reinterpretation of Bootsy Collins’ classic I’d Rather Be With You , which earned praise directly from Collins. Leading the project is the first single, 76 Monte Carlo , a groove-filled track inspired by the feeling of a long drive that captures the album’s blend of timeless musicianship and contemporary energy. The Midnight Tapes is primarily an R&B instrumental album featuring late-night soulful grooves, all with contemporary jazz flavors. The exception is the hot opening, '76 Monte Carlo , a super funky retro joint that would be right at home in a 70s detective show. With now 30 albums and an incredible 41 Billboard #1 singles under his belt, Brian Culbertson has solidified his place as one of the most exciting and genre-defying instrumentalists of our time. A powerhouse keyboardist, songwriter, and producer, Culbertson blends jazz, funk, R&B, soul, pop and more into a sound that’s uniquely his, and is always evolving. Known for his dynamic live shows and elaborate productions, Culbertson remains humble, grateful and as passionate as ever about making music. Like some of his idols, he continues to push himself creatively, both in the studio and on stage, finding new ways to challenge himself and connect with his audience. Constantly learning and experimenting with each successive project propels his continued growth, authenticity, and evolution as a unique artist.