ABOUT THE ARTIST
VARUN DAS (Yamaha, Remo, and Sabian artist) is an emerging drummer and composer based in New York, known for seamlessly blending the intricate rhythms of Indian classical music, the rich soul of Jazz/Black American Music, and the energetic atmosphere of progressive rock. His distinctive sound has earned him recognition across both the jazz and fusion world as well as the broader Indian music scene—spanning both commercial and niche audiences.
Das, having completed his studies at the Manhattan School of Music, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in 2022 and a Master of Music in 2024 (both in Jazz Performance) is mainly a freelance artist whose creativity has touched various corners of the world. In the Jazz World, he has recorded with Joey Defrancesco, Dayna Stephens, Charles Altura, Matt Brewer, Luis Perdomo, and graced the stage with groups led by Miguel Zenon, Kavita Shah, Manuel Valera, and Summer Camargo to name a few.
As one of the most sought-after South Asian drummers in the U.S., Das is a core member of Brooklyn’s renowned Punjabi brass band Red Baraat, the folk-blues collective Hazmat Modine, and Bollywood legend Kavita Krishnamurthy’s ensemble since 2019. Most recently, he toured India with the Mumbai-based jazz and broken-beat supergroup Modcult (Modern Music Culture), further cementing his presence in the international music scene.