"Diamond’s music is the Music of Today. It evokes emotions and is packed with energy
of different types: breakneck, soothing, insistent, impassioned and wistful…"
-George Colligan
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.
Diamond has performed with his group at numerous premier venues, such as The Blue Note New York, Iridium, Joe’s Pub, Smalls, Zinc Bar, Nublu, Jimmy Glass Jazz Club, Bogui Jazz Club, Jazz Ahead in Bremen, The National Centre for Performing Arts in Mumbai; as well several jazz festivals, most notably The Madrid International Jazz Festival, Barranquijazz, Jimmy Glass Jazz Festival, Medejazz Festival, Jazz Al Parque Festival, Teatro Libre Jazz Festival, UniAndes Jazz Festival, Nublu Jazz Festival, and the Plaza Mayor in Salamanca Spain. Diamond also performed before jazz legend George Benson as a semifinalist in the Gibson International Jazz Guitar Competition hosted by the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
With his exceptional talent, boundless creativity, and unwavering commitment, Diamond continues to push the boundaries of jazz guitar, captivating audiences with his inspired performances and leaving an indelible mark on the genre. Whether on stage or in the studio, his music resonates with depth, emotion, and a profound love for the art form, establishing him as a true luminary in the world of jazz guitar and beyond.
Diamond has collaborated with renowned masters such as, Seamus Blake, Steve Turre, John Benitez, Hector Martignon, Michael Philip Mossman, Antonio Hart, Emilio Solla, Henry Cole, Armando Gola, Asha Puthli, and many others.
Diamond has a DMA in Instrumental Jazz Performance from the University of Miami and currently resides in the city of Miami.