Artist
Nate Smith
Personb. 1974 · Chesapeake, United States, United States
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Bio
Nate Smith is an American jazz drummer, composer, and producer born in Chesapeake, Virginia. He is known for his work across jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, blending traditional jazz drumming with modern grooves and production techniques. Smith has collaborated with artists such as Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, and Fearless Flyers, and leads his own projects that explore jazz fusion and nu jazz. His recordings and performances have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz drumming.
Popular tracks
Albums
FATHERS
Album · 2026
KINFOLK: Postcards from Everywhere
Album · 2017
LIVE-ACTION
Album · 2025
Pocket Change
Album · 2018
LIVE-ACTION (Deluxe)
Album · 2026
Kinfolk 2: See the Birds
Album · 2021
Light and Shadow
Ep · 2020
Pocket Change 2: Mad Currency
Album · 2023
Workday, Waterbaby Music Vol. 1.0
Album · 2008
Altitude Feat. Joel Ross & Michael Mayo
Ep · 2021