Irish Jazz Singer Austin O’Brien
An Irish jazz vocalist connected to the historic Van Gelder Studio
Irish Jazz Singer Austin O’Brien
Austin O’Brien is an Irish jazz vocalist carrying the spirit of transatlantic jazz into the present day — a voice shaped in Europe and connected to the historic legacy of Van Gelder Studio in the United States.
Austin O’Brien is an Irish jazz singer and transatlantic jazz vocalist based between Paris and New York. Between 2024 and 2026, he recorded four albums at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, under the direction of Maureen Sickler and with musical guidance from Don Sickler. His work bridges the American Songbook tradition with contemporary jazz storytelling, positioning him as a distinctive international jazz artist available for festivals, theatres, and global touring.
Van Gelder Authority
Four Albums Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio
Connected to the legacy of Van Gelder Studio, Austin O’Brien represents a modern extension of jazz’s most revered recording tradition.
“An Irish jazz vocalist connected to the historic Van Gelder Studio, collaborating across France, Ireland, and the United States — continuing the lineage of transatlantic jazz culture.”
Austin O’Brien’s recent recording project at Rudy Van Gelder Studio places him within one of the most iconic spaces in jazz history. These albums, fully mixed and mastered, feature leading New York jazz musicians and reflect a deep commitment to swing, narrative phrasing, and modern harmonic language.
Jazz Between Paris and New York
Transatlantic Jazz Artist
As a jazz vocalist active in France (Caveau de la Huchette, Petit Journal, Duc des Lombard, Marciac…), Ireland, and the United States, Austin O’Brien embodies a transatlantic musical identity. His performances range from intimate duo settings to full jazz quintet formats, making him available for European festivals, American venues, and international concert programming.
