Nate Smith’s “AUTOMATIC” Live on KEXP

Jazz drummer Nate Smith rolls into the KEXP studio on October 1, 2025, for a tight, groove-heavy rendition of “AUTOMATIC.” He’s flanked by James Francies on keys and synth, Josh Johnson on alto sax, and Ben Williams holding down the bassline, all under host Larry Mizell Jr.’s guidance.

Behind the Scenes

Audio wizard Kevin Suggs engineered the session, with mastering by Julian Martlew. A quad of camera operators (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht) captured every angle, and Luke Knechtn stitched it all together. Dive deeper at waterbabymusic.bandcamp.com or kexp.org—and join their YouTube channel for extra perks!

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