Nate Smith

Moment's Notice chronicles another busy week on the scene, including a belated birthday tribute to John Coltrane, separate hits by the drummers Nate Smith and Tom Skinner, and guitarist-composer Rafiq Bhatia.

The leaves may not be turning, but the Eagles are back on the field, the kids are back in school — and the fall arts season is upon us. What does that mean for jazz fans in the Philadelphia area? A lot of big names doing big things, along with the usual steady hum around the scene.

This week's Moment's Notice brings a great selection of performances from across the city, including the Dezron Douglas Quartet at Solar Myth, Nate Smith at City Winery, the Tim Brey Sextet at Chris' Jazz Cafe, and more.

In this Fall Preview edition of Moment’s Notice, you’ll find a dazzling array of sounds across our local landscape — from Abullah Ibrahim to Nels Cline.

"Boogie Down" was a single off Al Jarreau's Top 20 album 'Jarreau' in 1983. Forty years later, it's now a single for Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter and Nate Smith, who bring fresh juice to the tune.

Hear the premiere of Nate Smith's groovy sextet Kinfolk, with a double string quartet featuring members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.