“His signature sound on drums knows no bounds” – WBGO
Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming has led to three Grammy nominations and work with esteemed artists, including Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, Van Hunt, The Fearless Flyers, Norah Jones, and Somi.
Smith fuses his original compositions with an eclectic mix of music, including everything from jazz to R&B to hip-hop to pop. His latest album, 2021’s Kinfolk 2: See The Birds, is the highly anticipated follow-up to his 2017 Grammy-nominated album, Kinfolk: Postcards From Everywhere. In recent years, Smith’s viral videos have been viewed by millions of people, underscoring his popularity as one of the most influential drummers of his generation.
Kiefer is a central figure in the diverse independent music scene of Los Angeles. His sound fuses various modalities of Black American Music, from jazz and R&B to hip-hop and electronic music. Hard-hitting beats, complex jazz voicings and sentimental melodies all feed into Kiefer’s sound. Outside of his solo work, Kiefer has recorded with artists such as Drake, Kaytranada, Sir, and Terrace Martin, and produced for Anderson. Paak on his Grammy Award-winning record, Ventura.
Carrtoons has become one of the most sought-after producers through his eye-catching Instagram videos and the buzz of his latest album, Homegrown. His unique bass lines and fills have made him a favorite, leading to a recent appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk (at home), and a commercial placement with Supreme + Nike. He has performed or recorded with Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, George Clinton, Benny the Butcher, Mac Ayres, Kiefer and many more.
Recommended for Fans of Brian Blade, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin and Mark Guiliana.
Learn More: http://www.natesmithmusic.com/
- Genre:
- Jazz
