Live-Action (Deluxe)
Nate Smith (drums)
Live-Action (Deluxe)
Nate Smith (drums)
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About
A leading drummer and producer, Nate Smith blurs the boundaries between jazz, funk, R&B and hip-hop with his precise and technical groove. LIVE-ACTION was a huge success and earned him two GRAMMY Award nominations (Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals with säje). With LIVE-ACTION Deluxe, Nate Smith extends this live experience while remaining faithful to his organic approach, surrounding himself with big names in contemporary jazz, such as Braxton Cook.
Contents and tracklist
Disc 1 :
Now Feat. Josh Johnson
Undefeated Feat. Jswiss + Marquis Hill
Automatic Feat. Lalah Hathaway
Magic Dance Feat. Lionel Loueke + Michael League
Big Fish Feat. Säje
Cough Drop Feat. Kiefer + Carrtoons
Mother And Son Feat. Marquis Hill + Ben Williams
Juke Joint Feat. Jermaine Holmes + Charlie Hunter + Dj Harrison
Last Sight Feat. Josh Johnson
Supermoon
Disc 2:
View From The Perch
Hop, Skip, Jump Feat. Braxton Cook
Early Autumn
All Is Fine Feat. Melanie Charles
Remains
Undefeated (Instrumental)
Automatic (Instrumental)
Magic Dance (Instrumental)
Big Fish (Instrumental)
Juke Joint (Instrumental)
Spotlight on this release
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Nate Smith
21st May 2026
Nate Smith is a multi-Grammy-winning drummer, composer and producer celebrated for a genre-fluid style that seamlessly bridges jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop. His standing was further cemented at the 68th Grammy Awards in 2026, where he achieved a double victory – most notably winning Best Alternative Jazz Album for the analogue-driven masterpiece, LIVE-ACTION.
