Meet Eric Darius

With his iconic, signature jump and crowd-captivating energy throughout his world renowned live performances, Billboard chart topping, American saxophonist, songwriter, producer, and performer, Eric Darius, is breaking the mold of modern Jazz. His latest and boldest venture to date, Unleashed, is a testament to his ever evolving artistic vision, fearlessly pushing all musical boundaries while innovatively fusing Jazz with elements of R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, Pop, and much more.

Born into a musical household with Caribbean influences, Eric's musical journey from Tampa, Florida started early at the age of 11, performing at the prestigious Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland with Sonny LaRosa & America's Youngest Jazz Band. Performing over a hundred shows a year in his early teens honing his craft, he went on to record his first album independently at age 16, then made his major label debut on the global stage in 2004 with the release of Night on the Town. Taking the world by storm and causing a frenzy never seen before in Contemporary Jazz, he was prophetically hailed Debut Artist of the Year by Smooth Jazz News Magazine later that year.

Now, with eight highly acclaimed albums to his name, Eric continues to be a singular force on the music scene while forging new paths and bridging generational gaps. To date, he has racked up five No. 1 Hit Singles and 17 Top 10 Radio Hits on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart. He was SESAC’s Top 10 Jazz Artist of the Year in 2015, Citril Starz Awards’ Best Jazz, Saxophonist, Composer, Producer & Musician of the Year in 2017, and most recently was selected the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Artist of the Year for 2022.

From sharing the stage with GRAMMY® Award-winning artists such as Prince, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, David Foster & George Benson to name a few, making TV appearances on FOX’s The X Factor and TNT’s Mob City, running his own SagiDarius Music label, to serving as annual host of the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival, Mexico Jazz Experience, & Paris Smooth Jazz Festival, Eric's impact on the music industry is undeniable. With his countless accolades and commitment to making a difference through music education in the schools, Eric Darius stands as a beacon of unparalleled talent and dedication in today's world of entertainment.

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Key Collaborations

A natural born showman, Eric has collaborated across genres with GRAMMY® Award-winning artists Prince, Mary J. Blige, David Foster, Carlos Santana, Jamie Foxx, Babyface, George Benson, Marcus Miller, Wyclef Jean, Lalah Hathaway, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz, Wynton Marsalis, Trombone Shorty, David Sanborn, Chris Botti, Ledisi, Candy Dulfer, Stokely from Mint Conditon, Metrople Orkest, Eric Roberson, Cory Wong, Damien Escobar, Maysa, Jeff Lorber, Olivia Newton John, Joe, and Avery Sunshine among many others.

Produced by GRAMMY® Award winning musician Philip Lassiter (Prince, Kirk Franklin, Ariana Grande) and recorded live in studio, Unleashed transcends the world of contemporary jazz. Inspired by everyone from John Coltrane and Miles Davis to Earth, Wind & Fire, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley, Eric embraces all musical elements in his art. Eric’s energetic saxophone tones can be heard loud, cool, and clear throughout alongside a smorgasbord of traditional and unconventional jazz instruments and collaborations from Eric Roberson, Paul Jackson, Jr., Philip Lassiter, Justin Lee Schultz, Mononeon, Metropole Orkest & Rebecca Jade.

Music

LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS

Albums & Singles

tour Dates

TESTIMONIALS & QUOTES

Eric is fusing Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop for a new sound that’s exciting and truly innovative. He is the future of Contemporary Jazz!

- DAVE KOZ

Eric Darius NEVER disappoints!! He is a dynamic and very talented musician who really knows how to engage his audience. His shows offer a huge variety of styles, leaving everyone musically satisfied. He is a definite must see!

- SONGKICK

cONTACT & bOOKING

Booking

Mighty Music Corp

718-815-9447

mightymusiccorp@gmail.com

Press Inquiries

Heather Moos

949-545-4303

heather.moos@gmail.com

SagiDarius Music

Community Initiatives: Eric's "On A Mission in the Schools" campaign emphasizes the importance of music education and aims to inspire the next generation.