Nate Smith

Nate Smith is one of my all time favourites. His unbelievable chops are dwarfed by his pure musicality and groove. Critical mass by Dave holland is such an amazing album.

There is this cute little drum solo from some concert in Chicago, where he works the audience in- never mind the fact that he’s playing 16ths with his right hand comfortably stupid fast, or that his time doesn’t waiver at all when accenting every fourth triplet in 7/8, he does it all in a way that is engaging, fun to watch and compelling. Perfection.


 
I love that song-I worked on it forever-even tried to emulate his shaker with a maraca. It changes up a bit from 4/4 to 9/8 (way I counted it). I had better success with Fearless Flyer songs.
 
RLRL said:
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NGL I have been playing this almost non-stop. A funky 17/8 that shifts from a bar of eight and a bar of nine to a 7/5/5 for the "chorus"? Yes, please.

Full disclosure- I started jamming to this before I counted it, it just felt natural to me. Impressive arranging.
 
Wanted to give Nate Smith more love! He's one my favorites today and something I've always admired about his playing was the intentional energy he puts in to every groove. This video has a different way of showing that, showcasing his brush work. So different than his playing with the Fearless Flyers, but the intentional energy is still there!

 
I had never heard of Nate Smith until this past Sunday when I saw him at the Blue Note at the suggestion of a good friend (a drummer). It was very cool and totally different. The entire evening was 100% improvised. His chops blew me away. After I got home I started listening to Fearless Flyers. I’m now addicted to Barbara. Such a badass groove. I am definitely a big fan.
 
Dibalo Jonze said:
Seeing him on Saturday. Adam Deitch and friends are opening up
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I’ve seen both Nate and Adam at the Blue Note, but separately. I also saw Adam with Lettuce at the Capital in Port Chester. Both on the same bill will be incredible! Enjoy!
 
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