Austin McMahon is a jazz drummer/accompanist and composer of the highest caliber. His sensitivity combined with his constant pursuit of artistry, have led him to wide recognition amongst musicians and audiences alike both stateside as well as internationally. Over the years, Austin has accompanied countless notable names in the jazz world including saxophonists: Joe Lovano, Jerry Bergonzi, David Liebman & George Garzone. He is a mainstay in Warner Brothers Jazz vocalist/recording artist Lea Delaria’s quartet and has performed with the Joe Davidian trio as an opening act for Grammy award-winning vocalist Dianne Reeves and Jane Monheit.
On tour, Austin has performed at Carnegie Hall, Bar Harbor Jazz Festival, Aspen Music Festival, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, and FoNT (Festival of New Trumpeters). Internationally, he has appeared at Casa de Teatro Jazz Festival -held in the Dominican Republic- Young Jazz in Town Festival -held in Foligno, Italy- and Ballydehob Jazz festival in Ireland as well as additional performances in Italy, Germany, Finland, and France. Along side of his growing career performing with established jazz artists, Austin has made great efforts to collaborate with like-minded musicians and pursue projects that artistically and musically reflect our current times. Proof of this pursuit is present in his current projects with Dan Kinzelman (CamJazz), Landon Knoblock (CamJazz), Joe Davidian Trio (Sonic Mirage), Carmen Staaf (Fractamodi), among many others.
"Many Muses" is Austin's first offering as a leader. After appearing on nearly 20 albums as a drummer/sideman, Many Muses is an album of gratitude for all of the people who have influenced and helped shape Austin's burgeoning career. It features rich, melodic music with the rhythmic intensity you'd expect from a drummer.
Please check out www.austinmcmahon.com for a complete biography and discography.
