TOM McDERMOTT
Pianiat

Tom McDermott was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1957. He began piano study at age 6 and professional work at 16, receiving a Master's Degree in Music in 1982 before moving to New Orleans in 1984. He has performed his music on five continents and in many prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall. Tom has released several CDs of original and New Orleans music. In 1995 he founded the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, which he accompanied to Brazil for sold-out concerts in 2001. In 1986, the New York Times wrote: "Whatever direction he moves in, Mr. McDermott is a very skillful pianist."