Naughty Professor – 3 Wise Men

Released September 24th, “3 Wise Men” is the latest installment from New Orleans band Naughty Professor. The opening of the track immediately grabs the listener’s attention with an abrupt, almost creepy beat that transitions into a funky, yet smooth sound. A capturing clicking pattern signals a change in attitude to an even more intense beat. The brass instruments in this track steal the show as they guide the listener on a rollercoaster journey that never allows them to get bored. Every twist and turn leaves the listener wanting another jump, and “3 Wise Men” continuously provides that until the brass and drums join hands for the ultimate wrap-up that makes you hold tight to your seat belt.

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 Million streams on Spotify. The album saw further integration of musical talents like Eric “Benny” Bloom (Lettuce), Ivan Neville (Dumpstaphunk), and Mike Dillon. Now Naughty Professor brings 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 this EP, which developed as a totally organic creation out of guitar player Bill Daniel’s Wild Child Studios in New Orleans. The EP serves as a reminder to core fans of Naughty Professor’s innate abilities as a forward thinking funk powerhouse, but leaves the door open for continued development and expansion into new musical spaces. The band will showcase these tunes and more over the next few months, with details on China, Europe, and local New Orleans release show dates coming very soon…