StickPeople Episode 11: Nate Smith

Get to know mega-drummer Nate Smith in this warm and revealing chat with the StickPeople! Equally comfortable playing jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop/rock, Smith has collaborated with icons from Pat Metheny to Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Ravi Coltrane, Christian McBride and many others. Nate is among the most influential drummers of our time, with millions of video views and countless fans. According to singer José James, “Nate Smith has it all: power, finesse, style and beats for days. He is truly one of the finest drummers in the world… Listen now to a future legend.”
THE STICKPEOPLE ARE:
Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock, Headhunters)
Greg Errico (Sly & the Family Stone, Weather Report)
David Garibaldi (Tower of Power, Talking Drums)
Michael Shrieve (Santana, Go)
Lenny White (Miles Davis, Return to Forever)
NATE SMITH AUDIO CLIPS (from the Pocket Change album):
“Get Down, Get Down”
“What It Do”
“DumDum”
“Day and Dusk”
“Spress Theyself”
“Ghost Thud (for Mr. Allen)”
“Warble”
“Big/Little Five”
“Paved”
“Warble: Reprise”
“So Be It”
Producer & music editing: Mike Charlasch, Morphist
Graphic design: Hélène Paulette Côté, Morphist
Video editor & animation: Artur Gevorgyan
StickPeople art: Christo Downs
Photos: John Fell, Tina Abbaszadeh, Michael Weintrob, Jamie Soja, Cory Dewald, Tyler Scheerschmidt, Deneka Peniston and Elena Stantonn
(c) 2023 StickPeople LLC

[@adrianpeek6304]

Nate Smith. Another Great Grand Master Drummer/Musician talking with other Great Grand Master Drummer/Musicians! Bravo to you all!!!

[@Drumma75]

Nate Smith 🙏🏼 Genuine, humble, legend in the making. Thanks Stick People.

[@williamperri3437]

Huge fan of EVERYBODY! Nate is acting the same way most of us would be if these guys are showing us this level of respect.

[@carlupthegrove262]

I remember that clinic.... I was there.... it was so cool. I was standing right next to David. One of the best clinics ever.

[@J3unG]

Keep doing this show, guys. It's the best!!! I'm old like you guys but you are my heroes and I absolutely dig this stuff. There's no other show like this anywhere on the Internet. DON'T STOP IT. The world needs you. I hope to see you guys soon.

[@Jamaicafunk]

Nice to see a new post.

[@johnreilly9748]

Awesome been following you cats for decades and Youngblood Nate for a bit too! Diggin his stuff! Thanks cabt wait for next time!

[@viktormuerte]

Yay! New StickPeople episode!

[@jonmitch76]

Absolutely love this. What a great bunch of guys. Just lovely to watch and listen to. Thanks to all involved 🙂🙏

[@Labatterieparlimprovisation]

I love all of you guys. Vous êtes de la famille 🙂

[@dominikn19]

The best! 🙏

[@namikohart9759]

Been wondering where you guys have been….great to see you all!

[@benjammin4840]

Awesome thanks so much!

[@rejimathewphdlcswreat-expr5328]

Would love to see this musical crew invite Bernard Perdie to chat - another icon!

[@reidwhitton6248]

Another great conversation! I caught Nate on tour with Pat Metheny back in 2019. Had a great time listening to the trio. How about another episode with a non drummer who's worked with many great drummers? I have to mention Mr. Metheny again!

[@rejimathewphdlcswreat-expr5328]

So moving to see the musical humility and awe between these guys - AMAZING!

[@johnmriske]

Great episode y’all! I’m a big fan of Nate, and I get so much out of these conversations!

[@thechangeups]

please keep doing more of these!!!! love them all

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

Super nice conversation! I believe there is a special friendship between drummers. Interesting to hear Nate talk. He has a wide scope along with being a fantastic player.

[@klauth_Yksyn]

This was great! been a big fan of Nate's for a while now. very generous of you doing this! much appreciated. 👍

[@futureshock5280]

So awesome. You are all legends. Nate is such an inspiration!!

[@paradiddle16]

Awesome! Great to the show back on track!

[@alexanderednie1205]

Richmond VA has a sneaky AMAZING music scene Check out Butcher Brown!!!

[@keaganearly8955]

Awesome interview! 🔥🥁

[@jonashellborg8320]

That was amazing! I just learned about this youtube channel, subscribed immediately. It was so cool to hear of these mega drummers talk to each other. And I’m a big fan of Nate Smith too, amazing groove.

[@dhmtbr2551]

“Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus…”

[@dhmtbr2551]

Thank you gentlemen, I’ve been jonesing for another episode badly….hands down the best hang ever ! 🙌🏻

[@carlupthegrove262]

This series is so great because when I'm watching these discussions it makes me feel as if I'm right there sitting at the table. And this episode with Nate Smith is a classic example. Thanks to the hosts, and thanks to the behind the scenes team that puts all this together... WELL DONE!!

[@mikecharlasch7338]

Many thanks for the kind words!

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

Lenny never ages 🤌🏼😂That was so kool these great drummers all together talking drums

[@hofmann61]

Lenny (and all for that matter), check out Tambuco percussion quartett from Mexico. They swing

[@Keychain-]

massive props to the producer and video editor on this. thanks for the great interview!

[@mikecharlasch7338]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@robbiesmith6859]

how about inviting roy haynes....or harvey mason..

[@namikohart9759]

Humans are sentient….AI is not sentient….