DAY TRIP

Coming September 26, 2025

The Band is:

Nicholas Cole on keys/songwriting, Nathan East on bass, Lil’ John Roberts on drums, Lenny Castro on Percussion, Paul Jackson, Jr. on Guitar, Eric Marienthal & Michael Stever on Horns

Plus Special Guest Artists:
Branford Marsalis, Marcus Miller, Sheila E., Randy Brecker, Kirk Whalum, Isaiah Sharkey, Ray Parker Jr., Mike Stern, and Michael “Patches” Stewart


“ON THE ROAD”

The first single, “On The Road” feat. Marcus Miller & Sheila E. is available NOW on all digital sites.

Apple Music • SpotifyYouTubePandora • etc.

This is sure to be a summer smash on jazz radio!

Featuring Marcus Miller on Lead Bass and Sheila E. on Timbales with Nicholas Cole on keys, Lil’ John Roberts on drums, Nathan East on bass, Paul Jackson, Jr. on guitar, Eric Marienthal on saxophones, Michael Stever on Trumpet, Lenny Castro on percussion, this track is the perfect start to your day trip.


Full album credits below…


 Check out the early stages of production on Day Trip:

PHOTOS FROM THE SESSIONS:


Day Trip Album Credits



1. "Morning Light"
feat. Eric Marienthal

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Trombone, Moog One, Prophet-10, Expressive E Osmose, and Roland Super JX-10
Eric Marienthal - Soprano and Alto Sax Solos, and Tenor Sax
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes, Roland Super JX-10, and Hammond B3 Organ
Michael Stever - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Nathan East - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Percussion

2. "Let's Drive" 

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Trombone, Minimoog, Prophet-10, Oberheim OB-6, Roland Jupiter-X, Moog One, Moog Voyager, Hohner Clavinet, and Distorted Jet Phaser Bass
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes, Hohner Clavinet, Moog One, Hammond B3 Organ
Eric Marienthal - Alto, Tenor, and Bari Sax
Michael Stever - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Michael "Patches" Stewart - Muted Trumpet
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Nathan East - Bass 
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Percussion

3. "On The Road" feat. Marcus Miller & Sheila E.

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Trombone, Prophet-10, Roland Jupiter-X, Moog One, Oberheim OB-6, and Hohner Clavinet
Marcus Miller - Bass Solo
Sheila E. - Timbales and Cowbells
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes, Minimoog, Hohner Clavinet, Prophet-10, and Moog One
Eric Marienthal - Alto, Tenor, and Bari Sax
Michael Stever - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Nathan East - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Congas and Shaker

4. "With You" feat. Isaiah Sharkey

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Trombone, Moog One, Minimoog, Roland Jupiter-X, Hammond B3 Organ, and Muted Trumpet
Isaiah Sharkey - Guitar
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes and Hammond B3 Organ
Eric Marienthal - Tenor Sax
Michael Stever - Trumpet
Nathan East - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Percussion

5. "By Your Side"

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Trombone, Moog One, Prophet-10, Expressive E Osmose, Roland Jupiter-X, and Wind Whistle
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3 Organ, and Roland Super JX-10
Eric Marienthal - Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto and Tenor Sax
Michael Stever - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Isaiah Sharkey - Guitar
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Nathan East - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Percussion

6. "U-Turn" feat. Branford Marsalis

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Trombone, Wurlitzer, and Hammond B3 Organ
Branford Marsalis - Tenor Sax
Michael "Patches" Stewart - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes and Hammond B3 Organ
Ray Parker Jr. - Guitar
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Marcus Miller - Bass
Nathan East - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums and Tambourine
Lenny Castro - Congas and Vibraslap

7. "In The Vines" feat. Kirk Whalum

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Trombone, Minimoog, Moog One, and Wind Whistle
Kirk Whalum - Tenor Sax
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes and Hammond B3 Organ
Michael "Patches" Stewart - Flugelhorn
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Isaiah Sharkey - Guitar
Nathan East - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Percussion

8. "Our Day Trip" feat. Mike Stern

(written by Brian Culbertson)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Oberheim OB-6, Minimoog, and Trombone
Mike Stern - Guitar
Eric Marienthal - Soprano Sax
Michael Stever - Muted Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes
Nathan East - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Percussion

9. "Sunset Kiss"  

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Trombone, Prophet-10, and Moog Voyager
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes, Oberheim OB-6, and Moog One
Michael "Patches" Stewart - Muted Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Isaiah Sharkey - Guitar
Nathan East - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Percussion

10. "A Hundred Miles" feat. Randy Brecker & Eric Marienthal

(written by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole)

Brian Culbertson - Piano, Hohner Clavinet, Wurlitzer, Minimoog, Prophet-10, Trombone, Cowbell, Tambourine, and Jet Phaser Bass
Randy Brecker - Trumpet Solo
Eric Marienthal - Alto Solo, Tenor, and Baritone Sax
Michael Stever - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Nicholas Cole - Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3 Organ, Hohner Clavinet, and Prophet-10
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Nathan East - Bass
Marcus Miller - Bass
Lil’ John Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Congas

11. "Home Again"

(written by Brian Culbertson)

Brian Culbertson - Piano

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Produced by Brian Culbertson for BCM Entertainment, Inc.

Executive Producers: Brian Culbertson and Micaela Haley
Additional Production: Nicholas Cole
Associate Producers: Kathy Payne, Jessilyn Taylor, Jan Ham, Buffy & Doc Mcunu, and Marilyn James & Rick Phettaplace 

Music Arranged by Brian Culbertson

Horns on Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10 Arranged by Michael Stever

Horns on Tracks 4, 6, 8, and 9 Arranged by Brian Culbertson

Keyboards Arranged by Brian Culbertson & Nicholas Cole

Mixed by Bob Horn at Normandy Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Recorded at BCM Studios, Chicago, IL by Brian Culbertson; Philharmonic Studios, Vernon Hills, IL by Mat Prock, Alex Burns, and Brian Culbertson, assisted by Greg Miner; LAFX Studios, North Hollywood, CA by Bob Horn, assisted by Spencer Guerra; M&P Music, Los Angeles, CA by Paul Jackson, Jr.; Marigny Studios, New Orleans, LA by Rick Nelson; Vicasa Studios, Calabasas, CA by Brian Culbertson; Piloo Studios, East Hampton, NY by Ada Rovatti; FabFactory Studios, North Hollywood, CA by Raymond McKinley, assisted by Aaron Osbourne and Bob Horn; Hannibal Studios, Santa Monica, CA by Nic Wheeler & Brian Culbertson; MF Studio, New York, NY, by Moto Fukushima; Sax Trax, Costa Mesa, CA by Eric Marienthal; Southern Grooves, Memphis, TN by Matt Ross-Sprang.

Mastered by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering, Burbank, CA

Piano Tech:  Joshua Younger

Studio Techs:  Alex Burns and Bruce Breckenfeld

Endorsements:

Brian plays the Mason & Hamlin Model VX CC 9'4" Concert Grand Piano on this album and uses two Lewitt Audio LCT 540 S microphones on the piano as well as on additional instruments. Brian also endorses Dexibell stage pianos, Proel North America stage gear, IK Multimedia, and Mogami cables. Lil' John Roberts would like to thank Tama Drums, Remo drumheads, Meinl Cymbals, and Vater Drumsticks. Nathan East would like to thank Yamaha Basses.

Courtesy Credits:

Nicholas Cole appears courtesy of Trippin 'N' Rhythm Records
Sheila E. appears courtesy of Stiletto Flats, Inc.
Paul Jackson, Jr. appears courtesy of M and P Music Factory
Eric Marienthal appears courtesy of Shanachie Entertainment
Branford Marsalis appears courtesy of Blue Note Records
Marcus Miller appears courtesy of 3 Deuces Records
Mike Stern appears courtesy of Mack Avenue Records
Kirk Whalum appears courtesy of Mack Avenue Records

Thank you to The Hang Club for the awesome support throughout the making of this album! Cheers to our Hang Club VIP’s: Marilyn James & Rick Phettaplace, Kathy & Greg Hamblet, Buffy & Doc Mcunu, Yoyo P, Sarah & Jose Lopez, and Anonymous :)


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