VARUN DAS (endorser of Yamaha, Remo, and Sabian) is an emerging star drummer, composer, and educator based in New York. His unique sound comes from the sophisticated rhythms of Indian classical music, the rich soul of Jazz/ Black American Music, and the energetic atmosphere of progressive rock. Das is nationally recognized in the jazz and fusion world in addition to Bollywood. Das, being prominent in the New York jazz scene recorded alongside Joey Defrancesco, Dayna Stephens, Charles Altura, Matt Brewer, Luis Perdomo, etc and has recently been active performing with the Miguel Zenon Quartet. As one of the most in demand South Asian drummers in the United States, Das is currently a core member of world renowned Brooklyn- based band Red Baraat. He has also performed with Dr. KJ Yesudas, Suresh Wadkar, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Ambi Subramaniam, Vijay Yesudas, Abby V, Mani Sharma, Koti, Varijashree Venugopal, and many other icons from India. Das was selected for several prestigious national jazz honors. Notably, in 2018, he was selected as the GRAMMY Jazz Band drummer (also Grammy Alumni band drummer in 2019, 2020 with pop star Bebe Rexha, and 2022).