“We’re very excited to share that Nate Smith has joined the Vic Firth Family! For nearly two decades, Nate has been a key piece in reinvigorating the international music scene with his visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming.” – states the official Vic Firth Instagram account.
Nate 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 dived into the pop/rock world with recent collaborations with The Fearless Flyers (Vulfpeck spinoff band), Brittany Howard (of Alabama Shakes) and performances with songwriters Emily King and Van Hunt.
In recent years, through a series of viral videos, Nate Smith 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 over the world.
“I’ve been a fan of the Vic Firth brand since my high school marching band days. I look forward to making a lot of music with the incredible tools they provide. The brand is a hallmark of consistency and I’m thrilled to be a part of their incredible artist roster.” – Nate comments.
To learn more about Nate visit: http://www.natesmithmusic.com/
