The story behind one of his most memorable live moments when he accidentally dropped a drumstick during a performance.

Nate Smith explains how songs like “Ace of Aces” come together through spontaneous ideas, live performances, and minimal ...

On Oct. 8 at City Winery in Boston, the most popular conversation starter was asking whether or not one listens to Nate Smith. Shouldn’t that have been obvious? It was, after all, his concert. Yet ...

Nate Smith, drummer, producer, and composer, has announced his album LIVE-ACTION, due August 29, with the single "MAGIC DANCE (feat. Lionel Loueke, Michael League)." Along with the new music and ...

The trio’s 'tightrope act without a net' approach delivered a singular, unrepeatable experience—one that rewarded those lucky enough to be in the room. Back on the road for a string of shows in ...

In 2018, drummer Nate Smith was performing an impromptu solo at a Minneapolis jazz club when he dropped one of his drumsticks. Unfazed, he clamped down on his hi-hat cymbals with his empty hand and ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Drummer and Composer Nate Smith sits down with Chandler Nunnally to discuss his recent wins at the 68th Grammy Awards, his time growing up in Chesapeake and attending Indian River ...

The drummer and jazz bandleader turns his seventh album into a party, including Snarky Puppy's Michael League, guitarist Charlie Hunter and... Nate Smith on his latest album, 'LIVE-ACTION' Nate ...

NOW (feat. Josh Johnson); UNDEFEATED (feat. JSWISS, Marquis Hill); AUTOMATIC (feat. Lalah Hathaway); MAGIC DANCE (feat. Lionel Loueke, Michael League); BIG FISH (feat ...

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