Paul
McDermand
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Paul
McDermand began his musical career as a free-lance
percussionist in the Chicago area. At the age
of nineteen, he assumed the percussion duties
on a popular theatrical production playing in
one of Chicago’s downtown theaters. The
show was called “The Music Man,” and
its star was another teenager; David Copperfield.
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In 1981, Paul moved to the Phoenix area, lending
his artistry to film scores, commercial jingles,
symphonic productions and stage shows of every
description. The list of big-name entertainers
with whom Paul has performed is vast: Natalie
Cole, Tony Bennett, Johnny Cash, Liberace, the
Temptations and the Moody Blues have all tapped
his considerable talents.
In 1993, Mr. McDermand received an invitation
from New York to join a revival tour of Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ, Superstar,”
featuring the stars of Norman Jewison’s
1973 motion picture. Paul accepted, anchoring
the rhythm section during sold-out performances
throughout the world’s finest theatrical
venues. Upon his return to Scottsdale, Paul began
to develop an assortment of instrumental arrangements
built around the steel drums and marimba, resulting
in numerous CD releases. These recordings are
embraced the world over for their easy nature
and exotic beauty; popular pianist Roger Williams
and country music legend Eddy Arnold have happily
added them to their own musical libraries.
Paul performs regularly at the Hyatt Regency
Scottsdale Resort and Spa and the Westin Kierland
Resort, Spa and Villas.
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