CHRIS McDERMOTT International solo guitarist and recording artist.  Elegant Ambient Jazz, Blues, & R&B Frameworks for Diverse Environments.

Biography

Chris McDermott is an internationally acclaimed solo guitarist, bandleader, and recording artist with a powerhouse legacy of elite entertainment across global stages. A proven master of captivating diverse audiences, he has commanded major international festivals—including headlining as a bandleader at Woodstock ’99—and spent years as a premier featured soloist on luxury cruise lines. His commercial compositions and signature guitar work have been featured on prime-time television and broadcast across major radio waves throughout the United States, Japan, and Europe, establishing him as a world-class performer who seamlessly reads any room.McDermott brings this unparalleled performance authority and a 10-album catalog to upscale venues, fine dining rooms, and premier wine lounges. Blending sophisticated jazz, blues, and soulful R&B frameworks into an elegant, low-volume sonic backdrop, his music is engineered to elevate the room's energy, keeping patrons engaged and lengthening their stays. Grounded by a distinguished academic tenure—including 18 years on the faculty at Berklee College of Music and 5 years at Full Sail University—Chris delivers a rare combination of absolute professional reliability and world-class showmanship to every room he partners with.