Main Stage Saturday

Steve Smith

Steve Smith’s drumming, while decidedly modern, can best be described as a style that embodies the history of U.S. music. Steve is active as a bandleader (Steve Smith and Vital Information) as a featured sideman (Mike Stern Group, Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion, Steps Ahead, Hiromi-The Trio Project) and as an educator/clinician.

Larnell Lewis

Larnell Lewis is a passionate and joyful creator, as well as one of today’s most skilled drummers. His outstanding playing and creativity have earned him three GRAMMY awards (two with Snarky Puppy and one with Alejandro Sanz) and catalyzed a successful solo career. Larnell has been known to collaborate with a wide range of preeminent musicians, showcasing his deep connection to jazz, fusion, and his Afro-Caribbean roots.