Darren Motamedy

Darren Motamedy has been blessed to have a very productive musical career. Now living in Las Vegas, Motamedy was asked to host a regular Sunday Night Jam session in Seattle Washington! People from all across Washington attend the Sunday Smooth Jazz Events and get an upbeat mix of Motamedy's originals (Played on Smooth Jazz Radio Worldwide) as well as recognizable covers.
Clients from Bill Gates to Wedding event planners all remark on the versatility of Motamedy's performances. He plays for the event, and sets the ambience for the evening. He is known for playing large festivals, and also has been used in corporate events setting the tone for the evening by playing soothing and relaxing music! Need the volume turned up or down? That's never an issue. I want to make the evening memorable for everybody. Music for me is meant to add the spice to an event, not take over an event.....Unless it's a music festival!

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy has performed nationally with artists such as Kenny G, Ray Charles, Grover Washington Jr., Jeff Lorber, The Rippingtons, Ce Ce Penniston and Steve Oliver. He has additionally performed the national anthem for major sports teams. Clients have included "Bill Gates from Microsoft", "Howard Shultz from Starbucks" as well as The Boeing Company and other major corporations worldwide. Motamedy has performed and traveled worldwide for corporate events and has been hired to perform on cruise ships as the featured jazz entertainer. Motamedy is capable of performing for smaller venues as well. He recently remarked, "I enjoy playing in smaller venues and for peoples house parties. It is really the best way to touch peoples emotions and create a party atmosphere".

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy was selected to represent America in a cultural exchange between Taiwan and the USA. While abroad he wrote the theme song for "The Best of Taste", a television show featuring John Sarich from Chateau St. Michelle Winery. He has also written music for Holland America Company featuring the show "Alaska is an Eagle".

Motamedy is most well known for his 9th album "Don't Cha Know" which was the number one Smooth Jazz Album of the year in the Northwest. Motamedy continues to sell out shows with his full band. His smaller ensemble is available, and the versatility of his song selection as well as his incredibly clean PA system makes setup in any size venue easy and without a lot hassle for the client and event planner. "I'm here to provide quality music that suits the needs of the environment" Motamedy was heard saying. "If Bill Gates hires me for an event, and he needs to talk about his latest venture, the last thing that I want to do is to let the music interrupt the flow of the party".

Motamedy has been performing professionally for years. He is currently living in Las Vegas and is working on his 11th smooth jazz CD featuring vocalist "Mycle Wastman" from the Voice.

Darren Motamedy is incredibly flexible, especially when he is asked to perform to set the ambience of an event. His best set up is when using an additional guitarist and percussionist. These extra musicians along with Motamedy's high quality PA system and backing tracks offers an affordable way to have a full band without needing to pay a full band. The trio is usually self contained and only requires one 110 outlet! The Darren Motamedy trio has played literally coast to coast, and been featured as the special guest on cruise lines as well. This smaller band setup can even perform with only Motamedy and a percussionist, or Darren Motamedy playing solo with tracks. It's super affordable, doesn't take up a lot of space, and requires only about 30-45 minutes to set up!
His larger ensembles usually means that the onus of the event is to listen to a performance, or to even listen and dance. For more information about his larger ensembles please contact Darren Motamedy directly for more information at (phone number hidden)