Nate Smith
A polished jazz fusion artist.
Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming has led to three GRAMMY® nominations and work with esteemed artists, including: Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, Van Hunt, The Fearless Flyers, Norah Jones, Chris Potter, and Somi. Smith fuses his original compositions with an eclectic mix of music, including everything from jazz to R&B to hip-hop to pop. His latest album, Kinfolk 2: See The Birds (released September 2021 on Edition Records) is the highly-anticipated follow up to his 2017 GRAMMY® Award-nominated album, Kinfolk: Postcards From Everywhere. In recent years, Smith’s viral videos have been viewed by millions of people, underscoring his popularity as one of the most influential drummers of his generation.
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What kind of music does Nate Smith play?+
Nate Smith plays jazz fusion, nu jazz, jazz funk. Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia.
What are Nate Smith live shows like?+
Nate Smith's live sets are tight and well-rehearsed - mid-paced sets where the arrangements come through clearly.
When is Nate Smith performing next?+
Nate Smith plays Dora Stratou Theatre in Athens on Thursday 9 July.
