Nate Smith, 'Rambo' Night Owl | NPR Music

Watch drummer, composer, producer and educator Nate Smith perform "Rambo" at Star Trax in New York for a Night Owl, coproduced with WBGO Jazz 88.3 & Jazz Night In America.

[adamh]

I like how he subtly modulates his volume but without loosing that crazy intricate groove as the other instruments come in and out. He gives them just the right amount of space.

[TheApostleofRock]

holy shit this dude's triple strokes are so effortless and clean.

[dmhrpr]

Nate Smith, such an individual talent and stylist, I love how he switches between being exactly on the beat and an exaggerated swing time. Groovy as fuck.

[mananacl]

This is so damn good. Not only is Nate Smith damn virtuosic, the composition is fantastic. He makes it so worth it when he busts into the groove.

[zeppelinstudiossingapore]

I've never thought I'd hear something like Mulatu Astatke again. This is amazing.

[zross]

Dont get better than this folks. Nate is incredible.

[natesmith]

Hey, that’s my name! Lol, this guy’s awesome. Get it Nate Smith!!

[AJK.]

His hands and sense of time are just on the next level.

[livewirecowley]

And this... is why Nate Smith is amazing!!!

[NicoPlatter]

A drummer like Nate Smith is an elevation of universal embracing and total control in music. (while music and rhythm completely control and connect us)

[alexmacarthur]

Nate smith has some of the best traditional grip technique that I've ever seen.

[CliffGraham]

Nate is one of the top 5 current working drummers, but this vid actually showed off the key player and especially the bass player more- great skilled flow and expert use of dynamics.

Kudos!

[toddcmcintosh]

Come on NPR, Nate Smith is not the only musician in the video. Credits please.

[billyb]

every once in a while someone comes along and sets the bar a little higher....inspiring others to travel further...and so it goes. Stay humble, serve the spirit.

[drewbrewer]

Nate's right hand on that groove is so tight...Jesus man....Is there any groove this guy CAN'T crush!?

[kindabluu]

damn near touched myself this was so good

[AdamStachelek]

His band leading style is that of a master. Gentle but noticeable cues every time, on time, right on time. What a master.

[ashowaboutme]

damn this guy is amazing as hell, not a musician but love listening

[gballmaier]

I can't breathe, I can't breathe!!!

[gleventhal]

Sick. That bass tone is on point, yo.