Description
**THIS IS A VINYL LP**
Release Date: 2023
Label: Independent
Track List
Side A
- The Dream
- Early Morning
- Fly On The Wall
- Babycat’s Melody
- Nightcrawler
- Raines
Side B
- Shadows
- Gemini
- Hurricane Season
- One For Caidin
- Light In The Dark
Notes
Noah Young is a New Orleans-based bassist, composer, and founding member of the acclaimed jazz/funk outfit Naughty Professor. Known for his muscular groove, melodic sensibility, and genre-bending versatility, Young has become one of the most in-demand bassists on the New Orleans music scene.
After moving to the Crescent City to study jazz under a roster of local legends, Young has spent over a decade composing, recording, and touring with an eclectic range of artists, including The Revivalists, Big Freedia, David Shaw, Marcus King, George Porter Jr., Chali 2na, Ivan Neville, Shaun Martin, Isaiah Sharkey, Mike Dillon, Dee-1, and Leroy Jones. His dynamic playing and wide-ranging collaborations earned him nominations for “Best Bassist” from OffBeat Magazine in 2017, 2022, and 2023.
With Naughty Professor, Young has toured internationally, performing in China, Morocco, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, and Canada, along with appearances on Jam Cruise (2018 & 2023) and a regular spot at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Since 2015, Young has also led his own project, the Noah Young Band—a high-energy blend of modern jazz, funk, and fusion that showcases his original compositions. The group has released three albums and performed at notable venues and festivals including FIMU in France, Discover Jazz Festival in Vermont, and Rudy’s Jazz Room in Nashville.
Young’s latest and most ambitious project to date is a brand-new album of original modern jazz/fusion, produced by Grammy Award-winning producer/artist Jamison Ross. Slated for release on September 26, 2025, the album marks a bold evolution in Young’s sound, blending improvisational depth with soulful, groove-driven production.
When not on the road, Young remains an integral part of the New Orleans live music scene, performing regularly with David Shaw, Jelly Joseph, Slugger, and Raw Deal.
Produced by Jamison Ross.
Songs 2, 5, 7, 9, 11 written by Noah Thomas Young.
Song 1 written by Noah Thomas Young and Mack Major.
Song 3 written by Noah Thomas Young, Jamison Ross, and Shea Pierre.
Songs 4, 6, 8, 10 written by Noah Young, Jamison Ross, and Sam Kuslan
Noah Young – Electric Bass
Alfred Jordan – Drums (Tracks 3-10)
Sam Kuslan – Keyboards, Acoustic Piano, Wurlitzer (Tracks 3-10)
Shea Pierre – Keyboards, Synth Bass (Tracks 3-10)
John Maestas – Guitar (Tracks 3-5, 7-10)
Martin Masakowski – Upright Bass (Tracks 1, 2)
Jamison Ross – Drums & Percussion (Track 11)
Artwork and Design by Emily Ferretti.
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Mack Major.
Recorded In New Orleans, LA in 2023. Tracks 3-10 recorded at Marigny Studios. Tracks 1-2 and 11 recorded at Major Sounds Studios. Acoustic piano overdubs recorded at WixMix Productions.
Vinyl copy of my new album! Pressed locally by the New Orleans Record Press, vinyl color is random!
