Smooth jazz keyboardist Brian Culbertson, who says Tower of Power is one of his main musical influences, will be sharing the bill with the legendary group for between 15 and 20 dates in August and September. Culbertson made the announcement on Tuesday (March 9) during a live video chat on his website.

Tour dates are expected to be announced soon. Tower of Power, this year celebrating its 42nd anniversary, has a long history with smooth jazz stars. Saxophonists Richard Elliot and Euge Groove both toured as members of the band before breaking out with their solo careers. Solo artist and trumpeter Greg Adams was also with the group, which now counts smooth jazz keyboardist Roger Smith as a member.

Culbertson, who has a Smooth Jazz Top 20 hit with “Go” and who will release a new CD this summer, is joining good company. The long list of artists who have co-headlined or opened for the band includes saxophonist David Sanborn in 2007.

Tower of Power, known for its brassy horn section, has had numerous hit singles over the years, including “You’re Still a Young Man,” “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip?”

During the past few years, Culbertson had high-profile dates opening for superstar Barry Manilow.

(Smooth Jazz Network)

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