Darren Motamedy dinner-dance at Pogacha of Issaquah
Acclaimed local jazz saxophonist Darren Motamedy will entertain guests at
a dinner/dance open to the public. Motamedy is a regular performer in the
bar on Saturday nights. This is the first time he will be performing in a
dinner/dance format. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended by
calling 425-392-5550.
Born in 1959 in Los Angeles, Motamedy has been playing music since fifth
grade when his family moved to Seattle. He started on the clarinet. Soon
school lessons expanded to private lessons. "My first teacher taught me to
transpose music, write music, and learn all of my scales." Those early
lessons were the foundation for where he is today.
He auditioned on his clarinet for his high school jazz band but later took
up sax. He continue his studies in symphonic band on the clarinet, and
begin his venture into jazz on the saxaphone. He started playing jazz with
a 1920s silver "Holton" alto saxophone, one that he still owns and
treasures to this day.
Motamedy elected to focus his energy playing the saxophone, clarinet, and
flute at Central Washington University, a school renowned for its
extensive music department. He not only received the music department's
prestigious "Presser Scholarship" but also graduated with a degree in
Music Education.
Motamedy has thrilled his audiences with his music, and has released six
CDs that have won critical acclaim. He served as ambassador of music to
Taiwan during the 2000 Northwest Culture Celebration in Taipei. While
there he met Chateau St. Michelle wineries executive chef John Sarich, who
encouraged him to write a theme song for Sarich's television show "The
Best of Taste." Motamedy did that and every week 40,000 listeners are
treated to Motamedy's "The Best of Taste" theme music on Sarich's cooking
show.
About Pogacha of Issaquah:
Pogacha features a Northwest menu with the added flair of the Adriatic,
fresh herbs started from seedlings in the family garden in Croatia, and an
exceptional wine list that enables guests to enjoy quality wine at a truly
reasonable price.
When:
Saturday June 6, 2009
8:00 PM -
11:00 PM
Pacific
Where:
Pogacha of Issaquah,
120 NW Gilman Blvd,
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-392-5550
Organizer:
Pogacha of Issaquah
Cost:
Entertainment is free with paid dinner.
Contact:
425-392-5550
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