Search - Austin McMahon :: Many Muses

Many Muses is the debut release from drummer/composer Austin McMahon featuring eleven inspired, fresh and creative compositions. Instrumentation reminiscent of european jazz quartet (clarinet, piano, bass, drums/percussion) with intense, driving, rhythmic execution.
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 performances in 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 on several currently available records.
After appearing on nearly 20 albums as a drummer/sideman, Many Muses is Austin's first offering as a band leader. It 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.