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2015 end-of-year wrap
Hello everyone and greetings from a chilly but sunny New Orleans. Some good things happening recently. I just sold a piece of original music to the second season of the HBO series “The Knick.” I’ve written two new pieces for … Continue reading
2015 Jazzfest Schedule
Friends here are my public gigs for Jazzfest 2015. Thursday, 4/23: Three Muses, solo piano, 5-7; Buffa’s with Aurora Nealand 8-11 Friday 4/24: Fairgrounds, Lagnaippe Stage: Tom McDermott and Friends, 4:20-5:15 Saturday 4/25: Buffa’s Bar with Ruby Friedman 11 PM. … Continue reading
“City of Timbres,” Aurora Nealand and Tom McDermott
My CD with Aurora Nealand, “City of Timbres” will be out this week, and I am thrilled. As promised in the liner notes, here is info on each of the songs. Thanks for reading and listening! 1) Aleman Remixeada. This … Continue reading
2014 Wrap
It’s been a good year. First my gigs. I’m still holding down my steadies: Chickie Wah Wah with Meschiya Lake on Wednesdays, Three Muses solo on Thursdays and Buffa’s on Thursdays with Aurora Nealand. In addition I’m playing solo keys … Continue reading
2014 Summer Road Tour
Hey Folks, here is my 2014 Summer Road Tour as it currently stands. I will be adding more info as it arrives. Hope to see you! July 2 Austin, TX: The Elephant Room w/the Jazz Pharaohs 6-8. for more info: 512-473-2279 … Continue reading
Jazzfest 2014
Hey Friends, here is my jazzfest schedule for this year: April 24, Thursday: Three Muses solo piano 5-7; Buffa’s with Aurora Nealand, 8-11. April 25, Friday: Fairgrounds with the Royal Roses, 6-7 Mahogany Hall stage. Windsor Court Hotel with Antoine … Continue reading
New York Times review of Bamboula
Dating back to 1986, I’ve had good luck with the New York Times, with a half-dozen reviews and mentions of my work. They came through again this weekend. Many thanks to Jon Pareles for this review. New York Times 1/12/14 … Continue reading
End of Year Wrap
My Van Dyke Parks best-of McD compilation has been out over 2 months now, and we’ve gotten some nice reviews, including a four-star write-up from Downbeat (in their January issue) and Stereophile. We’ve still got our fingers crossed that I’ll … Continue reading
Van Dyke Parks-produced “Bamboula” out soon
After a year of delays, my CD produced (or curated as they now say) by the great Van Dyke Parks will be released officially on September 24. Two other dates to remember: October 26 will find percussionist Michael Skinkus and … Continue reading
Summer Tour 2013
I’ll be touring the west and north from July 25 til the end of August. 22 gigs in 44 days, 7000 miles, all by car! Here are some shows you can come to. JULY 25: Austin, TX: opening for Marcia … Continue reading