Nate Smith returns with “Magic Dance”, a spellbinding second single from his upcoming record LIVE-ACTION, out August 29. Featuring masterclass performances from the legendary Lionel Loueke and Michael League, the track fuses intricate grooves, breezy melodies, and intuitive interplay into a genre-pushing sonic trip. It's fluid, fearless, and free — a celebration of jazz’s future, led by one of its most important voices.

Built entirely on live instrumentation and captured with analog warmth, LIVE-ACTION strips things back to the core — no programming, no sequencing, just real-time musicianship and raw expression. With “Magic Dance,” Smith channels this ethos into something hypnotic: a dreamlike blend of hazy vocals, percussive brilliance, and deeply felt artistry. This is craftsmanship disguised as effortless magic.

Now, with a major headline tour locked in — including a one-night-only UK show at London’s iconic KOKO — Smith is setting the stage for a global takeover. From LA to Paris, Berlin to New York, the energy is rising.