Austin McMahon

STATS Rank: 7,172 Views: 3,416

Born: January 27, 1981 Primary Instrument: Drums

Austin McMahon is an american 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.

“Many Muses” is Austin's first offering as a leader. After appearing on nearly 20 albums as a drummer/sideman. It features rich, melodic music with the rhythmic intensity you'd expect from a drummer.

Last Updated: August 1, 2009

“Austin McMahon’s music is subtle, reverential to tradition, and thoroughly new.” -CDBaby

As a Leader

Many Muses
Fractamodi.com
2009
Tracks: Vidrio, Platone, etc.
Personnel: Austin McMahon: drums, melodica, percussion. Carmen Staaf: piano, accordion, fender rhodes. Alec Speigelman: clarinet, bass clarinet. Kendall Eddy: bass

Disclaimer: All About Jazz is not responsible for the accuracy of the discographical data at the website(s) provided. If a link is no longer valid, please contact discography@allaboutjazz.com. Thank you.

Primary Instrument:
Drums

Location:
Cambridge, MA

Willing to teach:
Beginners

Please Sign Up or Log In to send your inquiry.

Sorry, no events found. Submit one now.

Your events will appear at the following locations: Jazz Near You, the weekly Jazz Near You email, the Jazz Near You app, the Jazz Near You calendar widget and this page.