Armand Zildjian Artist In Residence Concert: Nate Smith - Part 1

This is Part 1 of Nate Smith and his band Kinfolk's performance at Berklee College of Music for the Armand Zildjian Artist in Residence Program.
Nate Smith - Drums
Randy Runyon - Guitar
Jaleel Shaw - Sax
Takeshi Ohbayashi - Keys
Fima Ephron - Bass
This week long program sponsored by the Avedis Zildjian Company features a different Zildjian artist each year and consists of clinics and masterclasses for the Berklee Percussion students and ends with a concert at the Berklee Performance Center.
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Nate's Cymbal Setup:
15" K Light Hi Hats
22" K Constantinople Bounce Ride
22" K Constantinople Prototype Ride
18" A Custom Crash
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Part 1 includes the following songs:
0:13 - Skip Step
8:31 - Dynamite
16:27 - Bounce
Release Schedule for the Armand Zildjian Artist in Residence Concert:
Part 1 - June 17th
Part 2 - July 15th
Part 3 - August 12th
Part 4- September 16th
The next Armand Zildjian Artist In Residence week at Berklee is scheduled for the first week of October- stay tuned for more details.
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[@Awesomethunder16]

Nate smith: drums Random civilian: YES SIRRR!!

[@evanmoorephotovideo5136]

"Oooo Child!"

[@Grillmouth]

9:18 YESSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIRRRR! How we all felt when that groove dropped.

[@scarlim5600]

I felt tf outta that 😂

[@williambilan5636]

I think it's his grandma

[@joshuasmith3633]

For real i was thinking that too haha that would be me though.

[@ryangroom2959]

Anyone gonna talk about how ridiculously tight this group is?!? bruh Nate's drumming circles around the beat and they aren't missing a thing!!

[@ropy89]

*criminally tight !!!

[@adampalm4444]

Nope

[@Johnbobon]

We don't talk about that here. 🤫

[@jpcolindesign517]

Amen!

[@xZodax]

It's literally one of my favorite youtube videos. I come back to watch it at least every month since they released it.

[@patrickwest5927]

Everyone is here for the same reason. Nate's musicianship is absolutely unreal. There's chop worshippers out there. But, anyone that plays... understands the level of control, independence, discipline, and musical IQ (phrasing, dynamics AND feel) is masterclass across the board here. Pure class through and through.

[@indiepedal]

The kind of drummer that can blow you away with some tasteful musicial indulgence, but ultimatley fit their role for the song. Listening to Nate play never gets old.

[@milkandreas]

Hear hear! 👌🏻

[@dunzelkahn]

Playing bass drums with dress shoes should be mandatory now!

[@jaleelshaw]

Had a great time recording this w/ Nate and it was great to be back to perform at my alma mater!

[@ferguskuhar1]

Absolutely killin man, tone is beautiful. Your solo on Rambo at tiny desk is seriously game changing, blows my mind every time, love seeing you play with Nate.

[@zangsax]

Great playing. Thanks

[@stevephinn5831]

You're fantastic, Jaleel. Big fan

[@tiluriso]

Killer solos, dude.

[@agustinnolasco]

You're amazing, Jaleel !

[@silky2916]

That left foot hi hat control isn’t human, this guy is amazing 😳

[@lennykibet6689]

Like I kept my eyes on that. I need that in my arsenal!

[@drumz47]

HE LIVES IN THE MOMENT SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT TO GERGO BORLAI. BOTH ARE JUST SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL FOR THIS ART OF RHYTHM. THANK YOU GOD IN THE UNIVERSE BROTHERS AND SISTERS !!!!

[@aakkoin]

Bernard Purdie invented that, it's the "psst psst"

[@Oscar-bp8ye]

Yep and it’s subtle and not overpowering it sounds great

[@t-man5196]

Racist

[@troyjones2358]

Love the way Nate is pushing and pulling the time but, never loses the groove. 21st Century Tony Williams.

[@brbrdeng1977]

Great comparison. Also tasty and groovy use of fast 16ths with finger technique, it gives the music forward momentum!

[@thecoreybrown]

Ya especially at like 7:52 Holy hell that was dope!

[@Consulting_]

Troy Jones one of my favorite things about him as a drummer. He really takes on the role of conductor as well. Excellent band leader.

[@elcanaldefivs]

That is what i was thinking! Really need to read jajajaja hugs from Chile!

[@uctube5502]

Time doesnt exist only grooooove

[@skyreadersociety6183]

really like how he communicates with his band mates while they play.

[@umdiscodevinil]

That's what defines a good band. If you can't hear your mate, there's no connection, no flow. That's why there are lots of bad bands...

[@GhANeC]

One of the many functions of a drummer. Specially a band leader.

[@ltitus8900]

Good use some of this in my church band lol

[@fatherof3husbandto1]

He is probably hands-down the greatest band leader I have ever watched perform live. The dude is an absolute monster. I played with the few guys who were pretty good leads, they are always the singer/guitar player I've never seen a drummer lead, and I've never seen anybody lead like this.

[@high-poweredwellness1172]

I know it's Zildjian and all, but can we give it up one time for that snare???

[@jdrumma158]

High-Powered Wellness the ballad side snare is 🔥 too

[@fransiboy]

Ludwig Keystone snare 14 x 5 or Classic Maple

[@alexvanbergeijk609]

Right? His technique also helps to get that sound; Nate plays the best rimshots of pretty much any drummer I've ever heard. He doesn't slam the drum like a lot of other players do, but catches the rim just enough to make the drum "speak" a little louder.

[@jpbelsey]

Biggsound

[@pierreg8562]

she's SO annoying. disturbing musicians and annoying the crowd (and the watchers.)

[@tomgeorgearts]

I'm so glad this has over a million views. Nate Smith deserves to be a jazz superstar. And all credit to his exceptional band too.

[@waffleadvocate]

I've watched this multiple times and have been blown away each time I see it. However, this was the first time I realized that none of them are wearing in-ear monitors, Nate's timing is just that freaking good, no click, just years of work and great musicianship. I can't comprehend being that good at anything 🤯.

[@ryanwood6407]

Same here. I love the fact that there’s way better musicians out there, always somewhere to aim.

[@noahspizza4003]

and a sign of some damn good mixing! This whole performance screams music and profession, man!

[@luplaysgeetar]

@@noahspizza4003 right the mixing is incredible

[@daveg5045]

Dude, Mr. Smith’s independence right from the opening is incredible! The shaker, side snare, kick drum THEN THAT HEEL FOOT ON THE HAT? You may not be human sir. One of the best drummers I’ve seen in a long time and definitely one of the coolest, great band, music,musicianship, groove, all over my click bait lately

[@BeTheDrum]

Nate's such a monster: an incredible combo of groove and control... I love that!

[@augustemaillot102]

Playing with one hand at the beginning, i'm so fucking dead

[@NEVU_GRUV]

TIMING BEATS SPEED AND PRECISION BEATS POWER ! MR NATE, THE GREAT !

[@vikkipakki]

Let's take a second to appreciate the fact that he is playing with formal shoes. That's insane.

[@commodore84]

That timing... that's *just* behind, like an 1/8th of a beat behind, the main rhythm is simply amazing.

[@smoukondeuoter]

Too perfect to be human. So much feel and deep pocket to be a robot.......he's just out of ordinary. Amazing.

[@Anand_KL]

I saw them in concert for the very first time a few weeks ago at the Java Jazz Festival 2023 in Jakarta. He blew my mind. I became a fan. Here was a master musician showcasing his musical genius like no one else can. I've since watched countless YT videos and listen to him on Spotify. Thank you Nate for your incredible virtuosity.

[@cameronlee309]

That entrance at 9:18 is so clean it hurts

[@nts4906]

Yes sir

[@RhysClarkeDrums]

Nate's communication with the rest of the band is unreal. His drumming skills and the bands musicianship are out of this world. Would kill to be able to play like this.

[@cjhughes9138]

right at the 2 min mark, hes splashing the hats on the beat but the time signature flips it around every measure. This mans sense of rhythm is absolute insanity

[@efearas5228]

Oh my god, as if it wasn’t hard enough groovin 7/8 10/8

[@dinospumoni5611]

@@efearas5228 the way I think of it is that it's 17/8 and because he's pulsing quarter notes it just organically syncs then desyncs every bar, that makes things a lot easier to understand, though later in the piece 7 then 10 starts to be a lot more explicit it's actually an extremely common polyrhythmic technique in pop and rock music See like for example the intro to Dream Theaters "learning to live" But yeah Nate Smith is a fucking nutcase genius

[@notEpic_]

I. Am. Speechless. I am still in a shock right now. The music sorta touched my soul in some way mannn WOW

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

The breakdown around 12 minutes is.....aaaAAAAH so good. The sax, so much groove, so much space ...OUTER SPACE and onward

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

You know a video is good when you keep accidentally leaving new comments..whoops

[@ocin311]

As far as drummers are concerned, this is one of the greats. Used to admire drummers Art Blakey, Buddy Rich, and so on. All great before my time. Thanks Nate for always performing your best.

[@dwightm3484]

So I was drumming in my church for the past few years without motivation. I was just filling the spot until the "real drummer" came. But then I thought to myself why not actually try to learn the drums and develop into a better musician. Saying this to say that I don't know why I watched this. Nate Smith you have helped me realize I better get way more serious and put in some real practice or else I should stick to playing pots and pans. Wow this was simply amazing. Pocket is deep and feel, dynamics and overall musicality are off the charts. Nate Smith you are a musical genius.

[@brianlarue3540]

Bro, if you're gonna do it, do it to the glory of God, with all your might. Submit your heart to Jesus until your heart beats in time with His, then practice and worship Him on the drums until the heart and passion of God come across in your playing.

[@dwightm3484]

@@brianlarue3540 Thanks Brian, I really appreciate the words of encouragement brother. God bless you.

[@houseal]

First time I watched this, I thought, "Impressive musicianship all around, no doubt, but I'm tired of all this odd-time stuff." Then I watched it again and thought, "That's pretty cool. It actually does groove." Then again, listening even more carefully-and I'm blown away. This is pure mastery.

[@ericfricke4512]

It bugs me when people whine about writing in odd times because for guys like Nate Smith and Makaya McCraven, it's essential and foundational to their voices as composers, not some cheap trick or lame attempt to show off.

[@patrickstoddard6232]

@@ericfricke4512 real. a real musician would not complain about “all this odd time stuff” 😂

[@LEOsoulMonarch]

​@@patrickstoddard6232Watch me. Lol. Nate Smith is a from GAWD, I'm not getting it twisted. But those odd times or compound times or whatever they are.......they give me so much anxiety! 🤣 Sorry to complain, but it's like Nate is playing basketball with me and crossing me up every time I catch his rhythm! 🤣🤣🤣

[@LEOsoulMonarch]

​@@ericfricke4512How would they typically whine about it? Because (I'mma snitch on myself here) I'd whine about it, not even gonna lie to you. But the fact that he's able to do this consistently AND effectively (in other words, groovy) ADDS to him as opposed to takes away from him. Even I don't think it's fair to call him a showoff. I see too many subtleties in his playing that tells me the pocket is his first priority. But I would complain because it's anxiety inducing. Not his fault, of course. But it's like I'm vibing with what he's laying down, and when he does that odd stutter step or what not, I have to recalibrate, and re-vibe. And rinse and repeat.

[@importdoc7]

What a pleasure to listen to such talent. Just makes me smile.

[@OtimufoguSremmurD]

Nate reminds me of Art Blakey as a band leader.Splendid leadership.

[@danielrosshurlin5832]

Saxophonist is incredible!!

[@mr_wessumz]

Got to se Nate/Kinfolk open PASIC a couple years back, and let me tell you. I became 'YES SIR' lady about every 5 seconds and don't regret a thing. Had a whole crew of people join me and we had the time of our lives. Nate rules

[@adamturbot6737]

you know the drummer is insane when he makes you want to have the exact same kit as him even though you know won't sound nearly as good as him

[@gustafsone]

Louis Cole proved that you can still sound amazing on relatively shitty drums.

[@Nachtdwaler]

Dynamite is such a tune! Sax killing it, this band is tight af.

[@richardfoulk2843]

Wow this amazing. Just discovered this pile of diamonds. Absoutly shining with groove and supreme musicality.

[@GT-fx8fd]

This is legit the best version of Nate and Kinfolk out there. Such a shame Randy Runyon - Guitar and Takeshi Ohbayashi - Keys aren't in the band anymore. They really added an incredible blend of funk, blues, jazz & fusion to the group.

[@kawabungadad8945]

Really like the woman that keeps screaming, she's just vocalizing what everyone's thinking.

[@genericsomething]

Yes, Sir!

[@TheWonderer7]

I hate the screaming. Try to contain yourself so others can listen....

[@shakymc]

@@TheWonderer7 oh please, if it's too much I can definitely agree but again, please, there's a difference between enjoying something like classical music and getting into the groove of people like Nate Smith

[@justadrian2569]

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[@justadrian2569]

Thanksfalhgfhlal

[@jimsaintamour2]

This was amazing! The “yes sir” audience member was awesome as well!

[@RenoultJonathan]

Really?! I find this annoying and overplayed. Maybe it's a US thing or it comes from the TV culture, i don't know…

[@FatihErdemKzlkaya]

@@RenoultJonathan Once was cool but she kept saying it for the whole show, ughhh

[@annettemartinez3225]

My word. This brings nations together. Look at the races in this set up. All work together, who says it can't be done? Much respect here indeed.

[@admiralthethird]

Watching this made me think, "if you keep racism inside you after seeing and hearing this then you are damaged (no) goods."

[@kieronschweitzer6172]

Love seeing his left foot jump early on. He wants to give in to the groove, but holds himself back for the build up.

[@jasonryder2440]

Wow. Brilliant phrasing combined with Nates impeccable groove....it's just earcandy. Mind is blown

[@pedroleal7118]

Not familiar with Nate Smith's work, but, what a great band...! They sound great and fresh . I keep coming for renewed amazement. Thank you guys!

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

Just fucking brilliant. Payers are so amazing these days. They play with time like it doesn't matter and at the same time the tempo is always there.

[@akashita]

I was there for this show, actually sitting a few seats over from the balcony camera man and I'm having such a throwback to that day right now 😍

[@drumdog]

Absolute masterclass in creative pocket playing!

[@patrickwest5927]

100% agree

[@DioJeanBaptiste]

this track is sooo sic. man the feel is so good.

[@oiler4u]

Everything is so smooth! Love this!!!

[@haukurorsson833]

Waiting anxiously for the next parts .... they cannot come too soon!

[@owenlloyd-evans6206]

Fima Ephron (bass) is a machine. In a good way.

[@BaraBarinov]

So great music! Super musicians! Thank you

[@writetovagelis1975]

keep coming back to this. Nate is a groove machine

[@agustinnolasco]

Fantastic Nate. you're a great inspiration!

[@los4drum]

Just fonky!! I love it! ✊

[@rossortiz6776]

Had me jamming, but damn Nate sure has groove. I ain't heard something like this in while.

[@dougryrie]

This is just incredible on every level

[@drumzn432hz]

Just a bad dude! Love his "little licks" he inserts! What a joy to see/listen to!

[@vipersix3]

Awesome playing and good looking drum set

[@MarcosSilva-uv2jh]

One of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in 2019!

[@jpcolindesign517]

Damn! That was a total treat to watch and hear! Wow! That is crazy good musicianship across the board! That made my week!

[@Wadebrowndrums]

So good for the soul. Those cymbals sound phenomenal and Nate makes them sing!

[@stevecnote7359]

Man,the mix is so good!!!!!!!!props to the engineers

[@manpigfilms]

wow, those 15" hi-hats sound amazing ................... JT

[@Onamorata]

Come back again a year later.... this man is my idol. Truly so unique and so commanding behind the kit.

[@tiluriso]

Freakin' A. Great band, tunes and arrangements. Great solos.

[@kelboynavarro7552]

I really Love Nate's Dynamics! Such a talented and soulful artist! :)

[@luispedrogarciac]

Zildjian are the best cymbals and when play with Mr. Smith they are pure art!!

[@stephentyler4352]

Now this is sensational music!! Love this greatly. 💖

[@sebastianm8028]

Insane quality! The groove is so strong

[@VanAvakian]

Woooo man, this gave me mega chills!!! What a groovy band!!! YES LAWD!!!

[@Mityob67]

I second that yes lawd bro

[@benwhitaker6755]

The girl who yelled yes at the end of the first song is a legend. I think she yelled at the drop on the second one too.

[@brianparks9968]

Love Fusion. Brings me back to the late 70s early 80s. Bob James. Earl Klugh. Spyro Gyra. Etc.

[@user-fw9nb6pk9m]

This is the best live I've ever seen, please I beg you, can you make it to an album, I would definitely buy 8 vinyls, and 68 CDs!

[@simonspies4821]

This is my favorite thing in the world now

[@Chrizzletrizz]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppa8lIGjaK-Hm5o another beautiful live performance...

[@Mityob67]

I'm a Sabian guy, but I gotta say his choice of Zildjians are no joke. Good, stanky music too.

[@manifestgtr]

Haha yeah...that connie prototype is no joke.

[@tyrone31877]

Hahahaha!!! Stanky is the best description of what this is. Had me missing out on my bedtime!!! Groovin!!!

[@Mityob67]

@@spangalang 🤣Right! Zildjian ping ride is the best ride on the planet to me. Sabian crashes on top though, best bang for the buck.

[@Benjamin-xe7so]

Yeah, I'm a paiste guy, but I also appreciate most cymbal companies have something special to offer. Oh... If I had the cash

[@stephanemignot100]

Sabian guy too because I've never broke one! ^^ Istanbul for the ride though...

[@nico.m8346]

Great sidekicks! keep feeding our spirits.

[@bigpoppapone]

What amazing talent!! Never misses a beat, world class all around. Bravo

[@kylekatarn6056]

FREEDOM LOVE JOY PEACE

[@TransitBVE]

His skills are neat keeping the tempo in place

[@BBT609]

Nate is increasingly becoming one of my favorite drummers.

[@ericdanter5516]

This is 🔥!!! Just choppin' up that time signature. Beautiful!

[@aslefjeldstad]

I can feel a whole room of drummers trying to count the beats. Wonder how many remember the melody, and not just 17 beats :)

[@seanandraedecastro5037]

Nate Smith has the time stone 🤫🔥💯🎶

[@tristen_jarvis_music]

Sean Andrae De Castro the kit is green too!!

[@dms_video240]

Astonishing performance and what a great recording & mix...

[@yoa2k247]

Randy Runyon! I remember you from Euphoria studios back when I lived in NY. Sounds killer!!!

[@Totmproductionz]

Always amazing Nate!! But, am i the only person who can hear the bass player is playing sharp during the main riff??

[@johanneselnan4197]

Kaitapu Monga so frustrating!!

[@josegruber2828]

Omg I thought I was loosing my mind

[@chuckbrown7590]

Watching Nate Smith play with a full kit makes me realize he’s been limiting himself for our benefit…

[@JeffreyMMVIII]

might be the coolest thing i've seen in a long while

[@gregneilson2185]

Nate is a groove force of nature. Phenomenal band, bass player is locked in so hard.

[@nickririnui]

Them pockets are deep man. Shmoking!

[@coreyw5981]

I think he lost his keys in them

[@criticontropus6923]

"at the beginning was the drum...and Nate was the drummer"

[@michaelechteld]

Fabulous. Excellent solos, esp in Skip Step. Where groove, sophistication and subtlety meet.

[@HakkKim]

Amazing, Indeed Great NATE SMITH

[@andyengle]

"Yes sir! You all better play!" :D 8:33

[@zanfranceschi]

Yes sir! That's mature content. This guy is unexplainable.

[@antoineleplattenier1672]

So complex and still so musical ! The choice of beats on floor tom drives me crazy. Bravo Monsieur.

[@dikbeats2720]

Nate smith.. Well now I've heard of him and what an inspiration too. Love the beat displacements.Tight. Jaleel shaw nuff funky too

[@idlebirdmusic]

Skip Step... Man 17/8 Funk in true perfection. I wonder if he is counting 8/8 to 9/8 or 4/4 to 3/4 to 3/8

[@EthanMckennaMusic]

That 17 is groovy!

[@pavlosgalanis]

one of my favourite drummers!!!!!!!!!!

[@janivelic2316]

what a fantastic way of keeping Dave Holland quintet tradition alive. Remarkable performance and composition! :)))))

[@BeatSport88]

Lets also appreciate that insanely good bass player.

[@motherbrain2000]

1234-1234-1234-12345 (count on 8ths)

[@janivelic2316]

Awesome 17 :)))) on B part it's 4-3-8-2. keys solo is 4-3-5-5... just phrased differently.... On solo I count it like 8 quarter notes and half ;) it's easier. cheers!

[@motherbrain2000]

@@janivelic2316 nice- i feel that. but in the end they all add up to 17

[@janivelic2316]

@@motherbrain2000❤🍻

[@dikbeats2720]

Yeh.. I was doing my head in thinking 17/8, but no, your version is more correct!

[@kimweemhoff8066]

6/4& 5/8

[@jello-tarzan]

Amazing! Instant fan here.

[@WayneShlegl]

How can this possibly be disliked by anyone?? Pure class!