Album · 2008

Bringing Back the Funk

Released
29 April 2008
Label
GRP Records
Catalogue no.
0602517643434
Tracklist
10 tracks
Length
46:44
Country
US

“Bringing Back the Funk” is an album by Brian Culbertson, released in 2008 on GRP Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 46:44. The line-up features Brian Culbertson (clavinet, Minimoog), Ricky Peterson (Hammond organ, handclaps), Sheldon Reynolds (guitar, producer), Eric Marienthal (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone) and Lenny Castro (percussion).

Who played on Bringing Back the Funk

  • Brian Culbertson clavinet, Minimoog, piano, trombone, producer, keyboard all tracks
  • Ricky Peterson Hammond organ, handclaps, vocals on 9 tracks
  • Sheldon Reynolds guitar, producer, vocals, handclaps, background vocals on 9 tracks
  • Eric Marienthal alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, instrument arranger, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, clarinet on 8 tracks
  • Lenny Castro percussion on 8 tracks
  • Rick Gardner trumpet on 8 tracks
  • Scott Steiner producer, handclaps on 8 tracks
  • Ray Parker Jr. guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar on 7 tracks
  • Dan Fornero trumpet, flugelhorn on 5 tracks
  • Eddie Miller keyboard, handclaps, vocals, Hammond organ, background vocals, Wurlitzer electric piano on 5 tracks
  • Stan “Chance” Howard bass synthesizer, clavinet, background vocals on 5 tracks
  • Larry Dunn Rhodes piano, handclaps, Minimoog on 4 tracks
  • Greg Adams flugelhorn, trumpet, instrument arranger on 3 tracks
  • Lee Thornburg flugelhorn, trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Maurice Fitzgerald bass on 3 tracks
  • Michael Bland drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
  • Paul Jackson, Jr. guitar, handclaps, vocals on 3 tracks
  • Tom Scott baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone on 3 tracks
  • Bobby Watson bass on 2 tracks
  • Carol Perry vocals on 2 tracks
  • Chris Miskel drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
  • Darlene Perry vocals on 2 tracks
  • Lamont Neuble talkbox, synthesizer on 2 tracks
  • Lori Perry vocals on 2 tracks
  • Maurice White handclaps, vocals on 2 tracks
  • Morris Pleasure bass, bass synthesizer on 2 tracks
  • Oscar Seaton drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
  • Sharon Perry vocals on 2 tracks
  • Sonny Emory drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
  • The Perri Sisters vocals on 2 tracks
  • Tony Maiden handclaps, vocals, guitar on 2 tracks
  • Bernie Worrell keyboard on 1 track
  • Bootsy Collins bass, producer, vocals on 1 track
  • Catfish Collins guitar on 1 track
  • Cora Dunham drums (drum set), handclaps on 1 track
  • David Pack background vocals on 1 track
  • David T. Walker guitar on 1 track
  • Derrick Allen bass on 1 track
  • DJizzle other vocals on 1 track
  • Fred Wesley trombone on 1 track
  • Gerald Albright alto saxophone on 1 track
  • Ice Candi vocals on 1 track
  • Kush Gardner trumpet on 1 track
  • Ledisi background vocals on 1 track
  • Maceo Parker alto saxophone on 1 track
  • Musiq Soulchild handclaps, background vocals on 1 track
  • Rhonda Smith bass, handclaps on 1 track
  • Ron Jennings guitar on 1 track
  • Sam Sims bass on 1 track
  • Zion Planet 10 vocals on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Funkin' Like My Father 5:16
  2. 2 Always Remember 4:22
  3. 3 Hollywood Swinging 4:09
  4. 4 The House of Music 4:51
  5. 5 You Got to Funkifize 5:26
  6. 6 The Groove 4:42
  7. 7 The World Keeps Going Around 4:27
  8. 8 Excuse Me... What's Your Name? 1:59
  9. 9 Voice Inside (Everything Is Everything) 6:02
  10. 10 Let's Stay in Tonight 5:30

Production

  • Bob Horn mix
  • Ed Cherney recording
  • Bill Meyers instrument arranger
  • Michael Stever instrument arranger

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on Bringing Back the Funk?

The line-up of Bringing Back the Funk includes Brian Culbertson (clavinet, Minimoog), Ricky Peterson (Hammond organ, handclaps), Sheldon Reynolds (guitar, producer), Eric Marienthal (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone), Lenny Castro (percussion), Rick Gardner (trumpet), Scott Steiner (producer, handclaps) and Ray Parker Jr. (guitar, vocals).

Which label released Bringing Back the Funk?

Bringing Back the Funk was released in 2008 on GRP Records (0602517643434).

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