Greg Diamond, a Brooklyn-based guitarist and composer, is a highly regarded bandleader and musician. His music is influenced by Latin American rhythms and sounds which he seamlessly incorporates into modern New York-style Jazz. This includes modal harmonies and odd meters as well as other elements that make up the city’s dynamic and vibrant musical tapestry. All About Jazz describes Diamond, who is a mixed Colombian-Jewish-American descent, as “a rising star” in New York’s jazz scene ..”.. Latin Jazz Network describes Diamond as a “composer with great maturity and genius”. His sophomore album “Conduit” was also selected by the Editors’ Pick for “Best Albums 2012”. Diamond is a true artist with his original writing and his use of electric guitar. This instrument is rarely used in contemporary latin jazz. Since the early 20th Century, New York has been known as a cultural melting pot. Diamond’s musical journey is proof of that. Greg and his band have performed at many top New York venues, including The Blue Note, Iridium Jazz Club and Joe’s Pub. He was a semi finalist in The Gibson International Jazz Guitar Competition, hosted by Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland. In this competition, he performed alongside jazz guitarist George Benson. Diamond has performed on the same stage as luminaries such as Seamus Blake and Hector Martignon, Jon Benitez (Jon Benitez), Henry Cole, Jon Benitez. Emilio Solla. Michael Philip Mossman. Don Friedman. Gretchen Parlato. Asha Puthli. from www.gregdiamondmusic.com
