PERSONNEL

Greg Diamond, guitar

Michael Eckroth, piano

Jamie Ousley, bass

Ludwig Afonso, drums

ABOUT GREG DIAMOND

Greg Diamond is an acclaimed jazz guitarist known for his innovative and soulful approach to music. With his impassioned performances and distinctive sound, Diamond has captivated audiences throughout the world, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the contemporary jazz scene.

Latin Jazz Network calls Diamond  a “composer of great maturity and genius” while Acoustic Guitar magazine touts his “deep harmonic language and an unerring sense of groove" —  Diamond has forcefully stepped into the spotlight in recent years as an innovator with a distinct brand of Latin-infused contemporary jazz.  Born in New York City to a musical family of mixed Eastern-European Jewish and Colombian heritage, Diamond draws his influence from an eclectic palette of sounds.  Diamond’s father,  a Julliard-trained classical pianist and opera singer,  exposed Diamond to the rich sounds of Rachmaninov, Chopin, Bach, and Puccini, while his mother spinned the vibrant  tropical sounds of cumbia legends Lucho Bermúdez and Pacho Galán from the turntable at family gatherings.

As a composer, Diamond possesses a keen ear for melody and an intuitive sense of storytelling through music. His original compositions blend sophisticated harmonies with infectious grooves, taking listeners on a sonic journey that transcends boundaries. His deep-rooted connection to his Latin heritage often finds expression in his music, infusing it with vibrant rhythms and colorful textures.  Over the years, Diamond has released several highly acclaimed albums, showcasing his evolution as an artist and his mastery of the jazz idiom. His recordings have received widespread critical acclaim and have garnered him a dedicated following of jazz enthusiasts worldwide.