Three-time Grammy Award nominee Nate Smith is one of the most influential drummers of his generation. His first appearance on Whirlwind Recordings comes as the backbone of the In Common 2 quintet.

He holds a diverse and ample résumé — which includes work with esteemed jazz leading lights such as Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, Lionel Loueke, Ravi Coltrane, and Somi among many others. He is a noted pop session and touring drummer, working extensively with Michael Jackson, José James and 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 ventured into the pop/rock world with recent collaborations with Vulfpeck spinoff band The Fearless Flyers, Brittany Howard (of Alabama Shakes) and performances with songwriters Emily King and Van Hunt.