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For nearly two decades, Nate Smith has been a key piece in reinvigorating the international music scene with his visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming. He holds a diverse and ample résumé — which includes work with esteemed jazz leading lights such as Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Chris Potter, José James, John Patitucci, Ravi Coltrane, and Somi among many others. His 2x GRAMMY-nominated debut album, KINFOLK: Postcards from Everywhere, sees Smith fusing his original modern jazz compositions with R&B, pop, and hip-hop. He’s also ventured into the pop/rock world with recent collaborations with Vulfpeck spinoff band The Fearless Flyers, Brittany Howard (of Alabama Shakes) and performances with songwriters Emily King and Van Hunt. In recent years, through a series of viral videos, he has emerged as one of the most influential and popular drummers of his generation. His videos have been viewed millions of times and have inspired countless musicians and fans. In September of 2018, he released his first ever solo drumset album Pocket Change.
LIVE-ACTION
By Nate Smith
Label: Naive
Released: 2025
Track listing: NOW (feat. Josh Johnson); UNDEFEATED (feat. JSWISS, Marquis Hill); AUTOMATIC (feat. Lalah Hathaway);
MAGIC DANCE (feat. Lionel Loueke, Michael League); BIG FISH (feat. säje); COUGH DROP (feat. Kiefer,
CARRTOONS); MOTHER AND SON (feat. Marquis Hill, Ben Williams); JUKE JOINT (feat. Jermaine Holmes, Charlie
Hunter, DJ Harrison); LAST SIGHT (feat. Josh Johnson); SUPERMOON.
Be It Known
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Vibe Check;
Nine;
Cute and Clustered;
Q-Trip;
Cross Elevation;
Waltz of the Spirits;
The Id and The Eno;
Breathe;
Intention Span;
Ocean Riyad;
Nino de Abanica;
Midnight Station;
Dark Castle;
Language of Light.
Best Life Now
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Best Life Now; Call Me (feat. Dayna Stephens); Right On Time (feat. Gretchen Parlato); Stay A Little Bit Longer;
Incredible Kindness; Don't Give Up On Me; What's New; Tyrannosaur; Sometimes I Miss (feat. Nate Smith); Too
Easy; Blame Love.
The Parts You Keep
By Mike Pope
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Misgivings; Steeplechase; Giant Steps; Dashan’s Flying Ubercar; That Old Feeling; Barolo Blue; Past is Prologue;
The Parts You Keep; Winterreigen, Op. 13: V. Sphärenmusik.
Jua Howard's Best Jazz Albums Of 2025
by Jua Howard
I'm elated to share my “Best Jazz Albums" list once again! 2025 has been another year of extraordinary music that has kept me inspired, reflective and creatively full. Even though we've lost musical giants this year such as Jack DeJohnette , Sheila Jordan , Eddie Palmieri and Nancy King; to name a few, the music released ...
Sachal Vasandani: Best Life Now, Stripped Back
by Steven Roby
In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with vocalist and songwriter Sachal Vasandani. Known for a voice that critics call “transfixing," Sachal has collaborated with everyone from Wynton Marsalis to Bobby McFerrin. Sachal discusses his latest project, Best Life Now, and the surprising journey of taking that album--originally produced ...
Carmen McRae, Gretchen Parlato, Carmen Bradford, Alan Hampton And More!
by Jua Howard
Greetings Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of new music to share including music from Carmen Bradford, Gretchen Parlato, Alan Hampton, saje, Catina DeLuna; and a lot of other timeless music including from Carmen McRae, Andy Bey, Norah Jones, Carol Sloane and many more. Come ...
Barolo Blue
Album: The Parts You Keep
By Mike Pope
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025
Duration: 04:33
Mike Pope: The Parts You Keep
by Jack Bowers
You have to admire a bandleader who enhances an album by dedicating one of his compositions to an Uber driver and inviting his 85-year-old mother to play piano on the last two numbers. That is exactly what bassist Mike Pope does on The Parts You Keep, and they are two of the recording's more pleasing episodes. ...
