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Nate Smith

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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.  

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Freedom Call

By Dave Holland

Label: Edition Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Sextet: Step to It; Fast Track; Ebb and Flow; Lazy Snake; Sum of All Parts; Mr B; Modern Times / Quintet: Pathways; Easy Did It; Souls Harbor; Veil of Tears; The Eyes Have It; Full Circle / Prism: A New Day; Choir; Evolution; The Empty Chair; Confirmation Bias.

Album

Alive With Ghosts Today

By Chris Potter

Label: Edition Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Alive With Ghosts Today 1; Osawatomie Brown; The Heavens In Scarlet; This Earth Would Have No Charms For Me; Into Africa; Mine Eyes; Alive With Ghosts Today 2

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Kiefer, Nate Smith, Echoes of Zoo, Léon Phal, Thiefs, Fathers

Read "Kiefer, Nate Smith, Echoes of Zoo, Léon Phal, Thiefs, Fathers" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu

by Ludovico Granvassu

A groovy playlist featuring music that blurs boundaries: between past, present and future; between cultures and places; and between genres. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Nate Smith “Cough-Drop" Live-Action (Naive) 0:16 Host talks 4:37 Kiefer “I Let My Hair Grow" Memory Bomb ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dave Holland at 80 + New Music from Anna Webber, JD Allen and Danny Green

Read "Dave Holland at 80 + New Music from Anna Webber, JD Allen and Danny Green" reviewed by Hobart Taylor

by Hobart Taylor

Also music from William Parker's latest, and Jason Robinson honors the spirit of Yusef Lateef. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 William Parker “ The Golden Light of Love" from Waltz for Gregory (AUM Fidelity) 00:04 JD Allen “SÖWT" from SÖWT (Savant) 04:53 Migiwa Miyajima/Ron Blake “Sunset Embrace" from The Sax Project 1(Soundspore) 12:35 Host Speaks ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Dave Holland: Freedom Call

Read "Dave Holland: Freedom Call" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi

On the occasion of Dave Holland's 80th birthday, Edition Records releases Freedom Call, a box set comprising six LPs and three CDs, also available for streaming, bringing together previously unreleased live recordings by three pivotal formations in his career: the sextet with Mulgrew Miller, Alex Sipiagin, Antonio Hart, Robin Eubanks and Eric Harland; the quintet with ...

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Article: In Pictures

Dave Holland: Through the Years by Roberto Cifarelli

Read "Dave Holland: Through the Years by Roberto Cifarelli" reviewed by Roberto Cifarelli

by Roberto Cifarelli

A collection of photos of Dave Holland taken over the years at concerts in Italy (Milano, 2005, 2011, 2021, 2025; Berchidda, 2015; La Spezia; Vicchio) and in Switzerland (Chiasso, 2023) featuring Kenny Barron, Josemi Carmona, Robin Eubanks, Kevin Eubanks, Pepe Habichuela, Herbie Hancock, Eric Harland, Amy Keys, Lionel Loueke, Sonia Mitchell, Steve Nelson, Chris Potter, John ...

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News: Recording

NNORDY Blends Jazz, Fusion And Soul On Debut Album

NNORDY Blends Jazz, Fusion And Soul On Debut Album

NNORDY's self-titled debut is ten tracks of jazz, fusion and soul, built on complex polyrhythms under simple, catchy melodies, played fully live. The album was born out of a torn Achilles tendon: a 2021 basketball injury that forced Ronny into a year of immobility and pulled him toward writing music of his own for the first ...

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Article: In Pictures

2026 Newport Jazz Festival, Part 2

Read "2026 Newport Jazz Festival, Part 2" reviewed by Mark Robbins

by Mark Robbins

Jazz at Newport has always been about more than keeping a tradition alive. It is also about seeing where the music is going. At the 72nd Newport Jazz Festival, that was clear in the wide range of music heard throughout the weekend, from jazz and soul to R&B, hip-hop, funk and experimental music. Artists ...

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Article: In Pictures

2026 Newport Jazz Festival

Read "2026 Newport Jazz Festival" reviewed by Richard Conde

by Richard Conde

The Newport Jazz Festival was held at scenic Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. Artistic Director Nate Smith put together an interesting blend of established talent, including Herbie Hancock and Charles Lloyd, with new crossover talent such as Celeste and Angine de Poitrine. Friday highlights included NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd's Sky ...


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