It's On Tonight (CD)

• Category:  Music  »  Jazz  »  Keyboard/Synthesizer
• Format: CD   Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
• Release Date: July 26, 2005
• Label: GRP Records (USA)
• UPC: 602498813607
• WAPI (Tower ID): 106441582
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #7049 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #353 in Jazz (See Top 100 Jazz Bestsellers)
• #4 in Keyboard/Synthesizer (See Top 100 Keyboard/Synthesizer Bestsellers)

Personnel include: Brian Culbertson (trumpet, trombone, piano, keyboards, bass synthesizer, percussion, drum programming, background vocals); Michelle Culbertson (vocals, violin); Patti Austin (vocals, background vocals); Ledisi, Marc Nelson, Will Downing (vocals); Paul Jackson Jr., Tony Maiden (guitar); Michael Thompson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Micah Otano (acoustic guitar); Tim Stewart (electric guitar, nylon-string guitar); Kirk Whalum, Eric Darius, Boney James (tenor saxophone); Chris Botti (trumpet); Greg Phillinganes (Fender Rhodes piano); Ricky Peterson (Hammond b-3 organ); Stephen Lu (keyboards, programming); Marcus Miller, Alex Al (bass instrument).

With its seething, laid-back funk beats and steamy lyrics full of obvious references to romantic trysts, it doesn't get any sexier than Brian Culbertson's IT'S ON TONIGHT. A number of prominent crossover jazz artist lend their talents here. For example, the downtempo title track features a sensual R&B vocal from singer Will Downing. Later, saxophonist Boney James' mellifluous lines become the focus of "The Way You Feel." On "Secret Affair," relative newcomer Chris Botti plays Miles Davis-influenced riffs over a spacious one-chord vamp (and his use of a Harmon mute creates that smoky, late-night effect).

Kirk Whalum's silky tenor saxophone beautifully complements Patti Austin's soulful voice on "Love Will Never Let You Down," a seductive ballad about love's resilience. Instrumental tracks such as "Sensuality" and "Touch Me" combine relaxing atmospherics with deep-pocketed grooves. Through it all, Culbertson's smooth keys and horn lines (he plays both trumpet and trombone) shimmer and shine.

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