'Drummer Nate Smith Arranges Funky Grooves with Strings Attached

'If you are a fan of jazz, or groove for that matter, then you're probably acquainted with the artistry of Nate Smith. Whether it's with the bass master Dave Holland or funk supergroup The Fearless Flyers, the copious joy felt from those projects should in no small part be attributed to this drummer (and his odd time signatures). Over the last decade, mostly with his band Kinfolk, Smith has really spread his wings and amplified his voice, especially as a composer. "I am kind of incapable of having small ideas," he explains. "I guess that's just my thing: I need as much sound as possible".'