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Greg Diamond

Born: March 23, 1977

Greg Diamond is a prolific guitarist, composer, and recording artist from New York City.   Touted as “a rising star in the NewYork jazz scene" by All About Jazz and a “composer of great maturity and genius” by Latin Jazz Network, he has created his own niche with an innovative and eclectic to composition paired with remarkable instrumental versatility.

Since 2008 he has released five albums in various formats. His work encompasses a broad spectrum of genres such as, contemporary and Afro-Latin jazz, blues, Americana, Latin American folk traditions, classical, funk, hip-hop, and jamband among many others.

Beata

By Greg Diamond

Label: Chasm Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Beata; Salas; Tiniebla; Giant Steps; El Condor Pasa; Caprichosa; Rastros; Ensimismado; Cumbita; Song For Jerry.

Calera Solo Sessions

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2022
Track listing: Turbine; Chanson Du Matin; Scarborough Fair; Shenandoah; Hummingbird; Ascent; Beata; Hint of Jasmine; The Abyss; Citadel; Rastros.

Greg Diamond: Calera Solo Sessions

by Edward Blanco
November 15, 2022

Jazz guitarist Greg Diamond presents the enchanting Calera Solo Sessions, his fifth album as leader, second solo album and first recording on the classical guitar. As he states, the album ..."is a series of compositions written primarily for solo classical guitar; however, as such they are not bound to any specific genre." The project is dedicated ...

Musings & Origins

By Greg Diamond

Label: Chasm Records
Released: 2019
Track listing: El Pozo; Laia; Delicate Contents; Caprichosa; Mist; Song For Jerry; Last Word; Prelude: Yvette; Waltz Americana; Soral Canvas; Salas; In Vain; Traces.

Greg Diamond: Musings & Origins

by Edward Blanco
November 12, 2019

Jazz guitarist Greg Diamond unveils his fourth album as leader, and his first solo recording, featuring thirteen original compositions specifically designed for the acoustic guitar. Musings & Origins captures an accomplished composer on a solo adventure performing original music created from 2002 to 2016. Preferring the acoustic guitar to other string instruments, Diamond's finger play and ...

Avenida Graham

By Greg Diamond

Label: Zoho Music
Released: 2017
Track listing: Synesthesia; Rastros; El Coronel; Hint of Jasmin; Gentrix; Laia; Ultimate Palabra; Cascade; Motion Suite.

Greg Diamond: Avenida Graham

by Edward Blanco
February 27, 2017

Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist Greg Diamond issues his most culturally diverse musical mosaic on Avenida Graham reflecting a blend of jazz and the Latin sound that has been an influential part of his life. Being half Eastern European Jewish and half Colombian, Diamond long ago learned to appreciate the Latin sounds listening to the music of Hector ...

Barranquijazz Festival 2016

by Mark Holston
November 15, 2016

Barranquijazz Festival Barranquilla, Colombia September 14-18, 2016 The success of the annual Barranquijazz Festival is a tribute to its founders--all of whom are still deeply involved as the event enters its 21st year--and their vision of what and how to present to a growing community of jazz enthusiasts in Barranquilla, ...

Dot Time Records: Placing the Artist in the Center

by Jakob Baekgaard
July 2, 2013

One of the problems with the record industry is the potential distance between label owners and artists. This is especially the case with major labels, where there are many people involved in music production who care more about sales than the vision of the artist. Then there's a label like Dot Time Records ...