Iconoclastic New
Orleans based jazz-funk sextet, Naughty Professor, released their newEP,
Everyday Shredder, today on all digital platforms. Everyday Shredder brings
Naughty Professor back to its 6-piece instrumental roots, highlighting the
full-circle maturation the band has experienced over the last few years. The
previously released lead single "3 Wise Men" served as a tantalizing
taste of the EP and gained notoriety from the likes of HYPE Magazine, and
EARMILK who described Naughty Professor as having "astounding chops and a
sound that continues to push the boundaries of funk". Developed as a
totally organic creation in Bill Daniel’s Wild Child Studios of New Orleans,
Everyday Shredder showcases the extraordinary talents of the band and serves as
a reminder of Naughty Professor’s innate abilities as a forward thinking funk
powerhouse, yet leaves the door open for continued development and expansion
into new musical spaces.
"They mix and mash funk and jazz with a touch of
R&B elements that linger in the back. They are full of energy, like a
rollercoaster of funky melodies, jamming guitar riffs, and spacey avant-garde
jazz. " - The Jamwich
Since the release
of their first full length collaborative effort, Identity, Naughty Professor
has naturally progressed into many different musical directions, both in the
studio and on stage, showcasing their raw ability to perform in a variety of
roles. Within days of its release in June 2017, Identity shot up the iTunes
Jazz charts to #6. The album’s first single, “Stray,” featuring David Shaw of
The Revivalists, has received over 1.3 Million streams on Spotify. The album saw further integration of musical
talents like Eric “Benny” Bloom (Lettuce), Ivan Neville (Dumpstaphunk), and
Mike Dillon.
The band has
since served as the touring band for diverse acts such as legendary emcee Chali
2na (Jurassic 5) and New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia, lent their horn
section to prominent acts including GRiZ, The Revivalists, TAUK, and Tank and
the Bangas, and have collaborated on stage with talented individuals like
Marcus King, Shaun Martin (Snarky Puppy), and Paul Meany (MUTEMATH). The
whirlwind two-year stretch has landed them on prominent music festivals such as
Jam Cruise, Summer Camp, and most recently the Canadian jazz fest circuit,
capstoning their summer touring endeavors. Recently returned from a tour in
China headlining famed jazz venue The Blue Note, Naughty Professor is excited
to bring these new-found influences and lessons into their latest EP, 4 years
removed from their last full instrumental release. The difference both as
musicians and songwriters is noticeable, and the band feels their best foot is
forward with the release of Everyday Shredder.
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