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 Italy and Ballydehob Jazz festival in Ireland as well as performances in Germany, Finland, and France.

Many Muses is the exciting debut release from drummer/composer Austin McMahon featuring eleven inspired, fresh and creative compositions that blur the lines between genres and explore new territory with a colorful instrumentation of: clarinet, piano, bass, and drums. After appearing on nearly 20 albums as a drummer/sideman, Austin McMahon delivers his first offering as a band leader. "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. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.