Tom McDermott Music

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →