Austin Zhang is an accomplished NYC saxophonist, blooming entrepreneur, technology nerd, and career educator all rolled into one. He's a first-generation Chinese American from Texas who tried convincing his parents to switch to Linux at age 11, drop-shipped saxophones on eBay during class, and played dodgy Deep Ellum bars by night. He left his hometown to focus on music at the Manhattan School of Music where he met some of the most important mentors in his life: Jaleel Shaw, Stefon Harris, John Riley, Marc Cary, and Wynton Marsalis. These mentors showed Austin the artistic excellence, empathy, and depth of character that he seeks to continue. Since then Austin has shared the stage with giants of music: Terri Lyne Carrington, Wycliffe Gordon, Lynn Seaton, Mino Cinelu, and others. In 2020, he re-immersed himself in the worlds of technology and entrepreneurship and co-founded the NYC digital music venue, Brave Sound Productions, an organization that proliferates the music and spirit of the NYC jazz scene through intimate live streamed concerts and podcasts. Today, Austin leads other musicians towards healthier and wealthier lives with his blog and educational videos. He records electronic fusion music in a duo project with drummer, Michael Shapira.