Tarun Balani

Tarun Balani is an Indian jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader known for blending contemporary jazz with Indian classical and global influences. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he’s become a standout figure in India’s modern jazz scene, leading projects like the Tarun Balani Collective. His work often explores themes of spirituality and cross-cultural dialogue, weaving intricate rhythms and emotive melodies into expansive sonic landscapes.

Recent albums like *Samadhi*, *Southern Oscillation*, and *Where the Ice Meets the