“A firecracker of a drummer” – The New York Times.

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, Somi, and Michael Jackson.

Smith fuses his original compositions with an eclectic mix of music, including everything from jazz to RnB to hip-hop to pop. Smith’s viral videos have been viewed by millions of people, underscoring his popularity as one of the most influential drummers of his generation, showcased with a live performance at KOKO.

Nate Smith – drums
James Francies – keys
Michael League – bass