Steve Jordan and Nate Smith, Drumming's Perfect Parallels

Welcome to DrumLife! In this video, we explore the drumming parallels between two legendary drummers: Steve Jordan and Nate Smith. Starting with a mesmerizing solo by Nate Smith, we then dive into Steve Jordan's masterful solo during a John Mayer concert. Watch as we break down their unique approaches and uncover the remarkable similarities in their styles.

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Nate Smith's Artist Feature Solo
Steve Jordan's Solo with John Mayer
In this video, you'll see how both drummers incorporate elements of their influences, including drumming legends Elvin Jones and Tony Williams. We want to hear from you! Which solo did you enjoy more? What influences do you recognize in their playing? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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[euca]

I went to a masterclass held by Nate Smith at the West Hollywood Guitar Center, he had so much praise and credit for Steve and it really shows in Nate’s playing

[PatricProsak]

Love them Both, Jordan's foot work on that solo was AMAZING ... i must have watched it at least 3 times ... all i can say is re watch jordan and keep a eye on his beater ... INSANE !!!, Thank you for sharing .

[primslim]

Tough question: LOL.

Let's see: Nate Smith, the agent-style drummer, a mix of jazz/funk/r&b/soul, Mr. Smooth with it. He has a prim clean-cut way about his drumming, yet he allows just as much dirt in his drumming compared to Steve Jordan. His [the former] solo was tasteful, moved with grace and a deep grove, a vibrant motion of water. It's more technically involved than Steve Jordan's solo, lends the theme but also builds illusions around it [the 1 a.k.a downbeat isn't all simple to follow]. Smith's impeccable control on manipulating rhythms and initial time feels is what sets him a part from many. He does it in a musical way. Also the sort of linear style expression he does with his funk background has interesting crossovers with jazz and certain metal drummers alike. Tomas Haake and Tony Williams come to mind for me. As for his influence from Elvin, it seems to show most when he exudes the mathematical relationship between accents and ghost notes.

There's more to Nate's solo but in a nutshell, he's of a different time than Steve Jordan, which makes this parallel concept all the more intriguing.

Steve Jordan: He's funky too, and damn sure crispy about drumming. It's more simple tones, openness and directness with him. I'd say I enjoyed his solo more because of it's directness. Something about beats being played directly has always been more musical for me. To that extent, Jordan's individual expression of "having soul" is a meal you know you're going to enjoy the moment you hear the first note. But let's also look at his display of old school drumming stacked with high energy. He plays in a way that makes one think of marching, tradition, hardship, hard work, and smiling. When drummers can make anyone smile then the ball is in their park. Technically, he's no joke up there. Once he began to interchange between the open hi-hat with alternating single strokes I saw the beginning of rock again. I mean that I heard the blues. A happy sad song. I was just coming out the crib, older, able to see the sun for the first time with my own stance, no assistance needed. Indeed, a kid again.

Yeah...drums. Nice video.

[junebugsmithington]

I like both but for me it's Jordan. Experienced, yet rough rugged, raw, the embodiment of the original meaning of funky. You know that he can go to any gig with any band at anytime and totally kill it. Nate tho comes across like he'll only want to perform with a band if he's practiced for it and got the performance perfect lol. His execution is phenomenal but he seems like more of an exhibition type of drummer. Where as Steve just wants to play!

[jefftripolidrums]

Steve Jordan resonated with me the most. Sorry Nate, I love ya too, but Steve has me on the "better" solo (as if "better" is something that exists). At this level with two AMAZING drummers, there is no "better", just different taste.

[dominikn]

Comparing art is pointless to me. I love both of their unique styles. Nate even dedicated a piece to Steve on Pocket Change 2. I am thankful that they decided to share their wonderful music with us. My heroes can coexist in my mind, but I have to say that Nate shaped me like no other. He's always going to be the maestro of maestros to me. I can only laugh when people say one player is "better" than another player at that level though. I am so glad it doesn't work like that.

[sergeraymond]

I like these 2 drummers they have their personality

[andyp]

Steve Jordan is BUNK. I don’t know what all the fuss is about him. Emperors new clothes. He has the worst drum sound too.

Nate, on the other hand is a genius.

[poerava]

Mayor is a great song writer. Horrible singer and performer