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 On Friday July 1st KUBE Radio Proudly sponsored the 1999 Northwest Music Awards. The award for Best Jazz/Blues CD for 1999 was presented to saxophonist "Darren Motamedy" for his newest CD "It's All Good". Presenting the award was President CEO of Heads UP International Recording Company Dave Love. Also nominated for the award was saxophonist Kenny G and vocalist/pianist Diane Shuur. The Northwest Music Awards highlight the music of artists from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. Recognized talent from around the world as well as local talent are included in the nominations. Criterion for the award was based on album originality, creativity, artwork, and sound quality. Popularity and album sales did not affect the selection for "Best Album of the Year". This is the second year in a row in which Darren Motamedy has received the "Jazz Album of the Year". In 1998 Motamedy also received the award for his "Dangerously Close" recording.
Click here to view the Kent Reporter's September 8th article about Darren, titled "Local Saxophonist's Career Ready to Take Off"... | ||
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