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Four more videos:


Mi Tierra - Sample of our 9 piece ensemble

Sin Un Amor

Sin Ti 


Live show from City Park Jazz, June 10th '12' -

(There is a very short ad and then our sound check.  The actual show starts at 7 minutes in).

Los Bohemios - Sample Repertoire


  1. Acuérdate de mi – Ricardo Peña
  2. Y tu que has hecho - Buena Vista Social Club
  3. And I love her – The Beatles                                                                         
  4. Bésame Mucho – Consuelo Velazquez
  5. Caminemos – Los Panchos
  6. Contigo en la Distancia – Cesar Portillo de la luz
  7. Corazón Espinado - Mana
  8. De Camino a la Vereda – Buena Vista Social Club
  9. Dos Gardenias  - Buena Vista Social Club
  10. El Cuarto de Tula - Buena Vista Social Club
  11. El Rey – Vicente Fernandez
  12. El Rey Tiburón - Mana
  13. Fever -  Made famous by Peggy Lee done as a Cha Cha
  14. Guantanamera  - Joseito
  15. How Can I Not Love You? – Ricardo Peña
  16. If I fell – The Beatles
  17. I Need To Know – Marc Anthony
  18. La Bamba – Tradicional Veracruzano
  19. Lagrimas Negras – Miguel Matamoros
  20. Mi Tierra – Gloria Estefan
  21. No – Ricardo Peña
  22. No volveré – Miguel Aceves Mejia
  23. Obsesión –Los Panchos
  24. Oye como va – Tito Puente
  25. Paloma Negra – Chavela Vargas
  26. Perdón – Los Panchos
  27. Regresa – Ricardo Peña
  28. Sin un Amor – Los Panchos
  29. Sin Ti – Los Panchos
  30. Solo – Los Panchos
  31. Son de la Loma – Miguel Matamoros
  32. Spooky - Made famous by Dusty Springfield and Classics IV done as a Cha Cha
  33. Till There Was You – The Beatles
  34. Toda una Vida – Cuco Sanchez
  35. Una Copa Mas – Los Panchos
  36. Viva la Vida – From the soundtrack of Frida
  37. Waking Up On Isla  - Ricardo Peña
  38. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – George Harrison, salsa version
     - Ricardo Peña

 - Ed Edwards

    - Jose Espino


 - Amy Biondo   

          - Mark Diamond       



Painting done by Vera Berv

Color photos by Joshua Elioseff

Our thanks always to Chas Gale!

Here is a link to a video of us performing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtglcLb_Q3M

Three Tandas


Click on song titles for audio


TANGOS


El Choclo

Garua


Racing Club


WALTZES

Se Fue


Desde de Alma


Palomita Blanca


                                                                                                                                                                                      

MILONGAS

La Puñulada


Peña Mulata


Milonga de Mis Amores










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Soundbites


Cissy Strut

Shakey Ground

Superstition

Just Is

You Got To Move

Kiss

 Soundbites 

Voodoo

Time to Smile

The Disappeared

John's Blues

Those Pretty Eyes

Girl From Ipanema

 

 




About Big Swing TrioIn order for three friends to play together for more than 30 years, there has to be something magical about their musical union. Such is the case with Big Swing Trio. Mark Diamond, Paul Romaine, and Andy Weyl consistently inspire audiences of all kinds with their spirited arrangements of swing, latin, hard-bop, blues, and standard repertoire. Whether they are backing a headliner such as James Moody, captivating listeners at festivals, concerts, or clubs, or creating the perfect party atmosphere at a wedding reception, holiday party, or corporate event, Big Swing Trio knows how to please a crowd. Their high level of talent, professionalism, and enthusiasm combine to make them one of the most sought after trios in the RockyMountain region. Because they have been an integral part of the local jazz community for so long, they are also able to augment their group with the area's best instrumentalists and vocalists in order to create the perfect band for any occasion. They have also been the backing group on many other people's recordings.  Call now and find out how you can book this top-quality group for your event!

Members

Mark Diamond - Bass

Mark has played music his whole life, knowing from an early age that is what he wanted to do.  Starting with the piano at age six, Mark then learned to play the clarinet, the drums, and even the bagpipes throughout his middle and high school years.  At age 20 he discovered the acoustic bass and quickly knew this was his musical voice.  "For me, the bass has elements of the chords on a piano, the melody of the clarinet, and the percussiveness of the drums, everything I had played before".  Now more than 30 years later, he is one of the busiest musicians in Colorado, and works with the area's and the world's finest players. 


Andy Weyl - Piano
This pianist's truly unique style developed overseas, as he was born in Denmark, and spent his youth traveling acrossEurope. He moved to Boulder, Colorado where he received a degree in piano performance from the University of Colorado in 1978. Demand for his talent was immediate, and he soon toured the far east with the vocal group Rare Silk. Over the years, he has played and recorded with the region's best jazz musicians, and performs at clubs and festivals across the nation and Europe, frequently backing up visiting artists of note, such as James Moody, Tom Harrell, Benny Golson, Spike Robinson, Eddie Harris, Al Grey, and Bruce Foreman.



Paul Romaine - Drums
Throughout his childhood, Paul felt magnetized to music from the depth of his being. He began playing drums professionally at age 14 and in 1976 performed with an all-star high school big band at the Montreaux Jazz Festival. Paul has led, recorded, or performed with countless combinations of the Denver area's best players and with internationally acclaimed artists such as Eddie Harris, Benny Golson, James Moody, Larry Coryell, Gunther Schuller, Charlie Rouse, Eddie Gomez, Jack McDuff, Marlena Shaw, Rufus Reid, Clark Terry, Dave Grusin, and Robin Eubanks. During his association with the Woody Herman Orchestra, Paul toured North America performing concerts and clinics. In between gigs, he studied jazz composition at the Lamont School of Music and, in 1991 received a degree in recording engineering from the University of Colorado. He has served as a mentor musician/clinician in several Denver area school districts. While there, he saw the need for a jazz education program for students who are serious about the music, and he founded the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts which offers a program for middle school and high school students from all over the city to play together and study with professional musicians on a weekly basis.



Recordings

Exciting News!!!  Big Swing Trio's CD "TRAVELS"
is available. You can get one from us at any gig, buy it here on my website, or call me (Mark) at 303-443-2922 to order one any time you like.

We're very proud and excited about this release and can't wait to share
the music with you. Listen to a few snippets below. Then make sure to add it to your collection. Thanks, and hope to see you all out there sometime soon. PEACE

About Big Swing Trio

In order for three friends to play together for more than 30 years, there has to be something magical about their musical union. Such is the case with Big Swing Trio. Mark Diamond, Paul Romaine, and Andy Weyl consistently inspire audiences of all kinds with their spirited arrangements of swing, latin, hard-bop, blues, and standard repertoire. Whether they are backing a headliner such as James Moody, captivating listeners at festivals, concerts, or clubs, or creating the perfect party atmosphere at a wedding reception, holiday party, or corporate event, Big Swing Trio knows how to please a crowd. Their high level of talent, professionalism, and enthusiasm combine to make them one of the most sought after trios in the RockyMountain region. Because they have been an integral part of the local jazz community for so long, they are also able to augment their group with the area's best instrumentalists and vocalists in order to create the perfect band for any occasion. They have also been the backing group on many other people's recordings.  Call now and find out how you can book this top-quality group for your event!

Members

Mark Diamond - Bass

Mark has played music his whole life, knowing from an early age that is what he wanted to do.  Starting with the piano at age six, Mark then learned to play the clarinet, the drums, and even the bagpipes throughout his middle and high school years.  At age 20 he discovered the acoustic bass and quickly knew this was his musical voice.  "For me, the bass has elements of the chords on a piano, the melody of the clarinet, and the percussiveness of the drums, everything I had played before".  Now more than 30 years later, he is one of the busiest musicians in Colorado, and works with the area's and the world's finest players. 


Andy Weyl - Piano
This pianist's truly unique style developed overseas, as he was born in Denmark, and spent his youth traveling acrossEurope. He moved to Boulder, Colorado where he received a degree in piano performance from the University of Colorado in 1978. Demand for his talent was immediate, and he soon toured the far east with the vocal group Rare Silk. Over the years, he has played and recorded with the region's best jazz musicians, and performs at clubs and festivals across the nation and Europe, frequently backing up visiting artists of note, such as James Moody, Tom Harrell, Benny Golson, Spike Robinson, Eddie Harris, Al Grey, and Bruce Foreman.



Paul Romaine - Drums
Throughout his childhood, Paul felt magnetized to music from the depth of his being. He began playing drums professionally at age 14 and in 1976 performed with an all-star high school big band at the Montreaux Jazz Festival. Paul has led, recorded, or performed with countless combinations of the Denver area's best players and with internationally acclaimed artists such as Eddie Harris, Benny Golson, James Moody, Larry Coryell, Gunther Schuller, Charlie Rouse, Eddie Gomez, Jack McDuff, Marlena Shaw, Rufus Reid, Clark Terry, Dave Grusin, and Robin Eubanks. During his association with the Woody Herman Orchestra, Paul toured North America performing concerts and clinics. In between gigs, he studied jazz composition at the Lamont School of Music and, in 1991 received a degree in recording engineering from the University of Colorado. He has served as a mentor musician/clinician in several Denver area school districts. While there, he saw the need for a jazz education program for students who are serious about the music, and he founded the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts which offers a program for middle school and high school students from all over the city to play together and study with professional musicians on a weekly basis.



Recordings

Exciting News!!!  Big Swing Trio's CD "TRAVELS"
is available. You can get one from us at any gig, buy it here on my website, or call me (Mark) at 303-443-2922 to order one any time you like.

We're very proud and excited about this release and can't wait to share
the music with you. Listen to a few snippets below. Then make sure to add it to your collection. Thanks, and hope to see you all out there sometime soon. PEACE



Critical Acclaim



"Big Swing Trio is refreshingly original in its straight-ahead/classic approach. Each song in this collection entertains. A first class act, these musicians have it together. Big Swing Trio's TRAVELS is a memorable journey for the jazz listening audience." Lee Prosser, JazzReview.com






"This is a trio that deals in purism. Their use of their combined instrumental intonation is like a voice with a bursting vigor, dominating and transcending the CD project itself. There is a nice rendering of musical 'conversation' within the trio, ala some of the earlier renderings by the Evans aggregations. This is refined jazz for discriminate listeners." George W. Carroll -  The Musicians' Ombudsman, ejazznews.com




"One shouldn't be misled by the word "swing" in the Big Swing Trio's name, as it alludes not to the music of the Swing Era, but rather to the way in which the threesome interprets a series of thorughly contemporary Jazz compositions that includes four engaging essays by pianist Andy Weyl.  The program is on the whole melodically pleasing, while the rhythmic variety and intensity are such that one's attention seldom wanes.  A well-crafted session by a capble trio of swingers." 

Jack Bowers -  Cadence Magazine

The Jeff Brinkman Band

Jeff is a great singer/songwriter and I love playing his music with this excellent band!

http://www.jeffbrinkmanmusic.com/


The String Emporium


Best deal on strings that I've found yet, and the owner's a great guy!

www.stringemporium.com


The Heavy Cats, aka THC

This is one of the bands I play in with Lionel Young, Jay Forrest, and augmented with other instruments as needed.


Go to our MySpace page and check us out!
myspace.com/theheavycats


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Kort McCumber and McCumberland Gap

Kort is a great singer/songwriter in the folk, Americana, country vein.  I really enjoy playing his music! 

kortmusic.com

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Ten Tiers


This is a mostly original, alternative rock band that I play with.  Led by Jonathan Tiersten, (JT), this is a really great band to check out!  

myspace.com/tentiers



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Randy Diamond

My brother Randy is a renowned singer, actor and dancer in Germany, where he lives, and all over Europe.  Here is a link to his new website:

randy-diamond.com/


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Grant Gordy

My friend and band mate, who is an amazing guitar and mandolin player.  He is now David Grisman's first call guitarist too!!!


http://grantgordy.com/


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Rembrandt Yard

A beautiful new art gallery, and a space to rent for weddings, parties, and any function in Boulder. Call Heidi and she'll help you out!

http://www.rembrandtyard.com

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The Jayme Stone Quartet

Modern, acoustic music, not bluegrass, (not that there's anything wrong with it!). Jayme plays banjo and composes most of the music we play. Grant Gordy - guitar, Adam Galblum - violin, and Mark on bass.  Our CD "THE UTMOST"  won the 2008 JUNO AWARD, (which is a GRAMMY in Canada),  for Best Instrumental Recording of the year!!

http://jaymestone.com

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Abend Gallery

There is always amazing art at this Denver gallery. One of their inhouse artists, Michelle Torrez, did the painting of me that is on my home page. Thanks Michelle!! Check them out!!!

http://abendgallery.com

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Arthur Lee Land Band

A group that I play in which blends bluegrass with world music, folk-rock, and funk. We call it Afrograss! Arthur-guitar/vocals, Grant Gordy-mandolin/vocals, Brian McCrea-Afrograss 101 kit, Ali Repetti-vocals, and Mark on bass.

http://arthurleeland.com

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Check out my Facebook Listing

See if we have some mutual friends!

tinyurl.com/lghbkm

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Check out my MySpace page

My MySpace site,  just another way to be out there!!

http://myspace.com/markdiamondmusic

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Colorado Magazine Online

Online magazine about everything from the arts to the great outdoors and much more.

http://www.coloradomagazineonline.com/

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Rich Chiaraluce - Saxes, Flute, Clarinet

Rich is a great friend and world class musician.

clearlightjazz.com

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Johnny Long - A real deal blues man!


www.johnlongblues.com

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Don Messina - Bassist Extroirdinaire


This is a link to my friend Don Messina's band website. It will also give you links to some of the greats in jazz.

http://www.concentric.net/~bmctrio

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Go Your Way

This is a link to my wife Karen's web site. You'll see!!

pmateusa.com


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KUVO - For great jazz 24 hours a day !

One of the best jazz stations in the world!! 89.3fm

http://www.kuvo.org

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Mitchell Long


A long time friend of mine who plays amazing guitar and specializes in Brazilian music, besides jazz and other stuff. Check him out!

http://www.mitchelllongmusic.com

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Rocky Mountain Jazz

A link to Jazz events on the front range, check out the Rocky Mountain Jazz Master Calendar

http://www.rockymountainjazz.com

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Rockin' Robin's Retro & Retail

Check out Rockin' Robin's website about her shop, and a whole community of great people which you can become a part.

rockinrobins.net

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Ross Martin

A friend, bandmate, and one of the most happenin' guitarists playing today.

http://rossmartinguitar.com

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Rumble Seat

This is a 9, sometimes 10 piece swing/jazz band that i play in, great for a dance, wedding, party, or a concert.

http://rumbleseatswing.com

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The Hotel Boulderado

I have been playing music at this historic building since 1980 when I first came to Colorado. I met Andy Weyl on The Mezz, hosted a blues jam in The Catatcombs for 9 years, and even got married here! This place means a lot to me in many ways.

http://www.boulderado.com/upcoming_events#music_mezz

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Erin L. Cox - Photographer


Erin is a wonderful photographer who can capture any event or ocassion with feeling and professionalism.  
 
elcimages.com
 
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 Just for fun, check out this YouTube video of my sister-in-law and me



youtube.com/watch

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Below are individual video clips to see if you don't have time for the full length version - 

The Letter

Fly Me To The Moon

You May Be Right

Some Days You Gotta Dance


Play That Funky Music


Help

Something

Mi Tierra

Ramblin Man


Rolling in the Deep

Domino


I Need to Know

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The Eric Erhardt Ensemble - Live at Dazzle 1/4/12  

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Gilad Atzmon Quartet -

Gilad - sax, with Andy Weyl - piano, Chris Lee - drums, Mark - bass

at The Merc in Denver - 7/1/10 

 - Alone Together

 - In A Suicidal Mood


 - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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Here are other moments captured along the way................

Ash Ganley Band


Missing From My Heart

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Jeff Brinkman Band Live in Las Vegas - Nov. 26, 2010


To The Bones

Sometimes

Crazy
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Clan 'O' Jazz from St. Pat's Day at Dazzle, 3/17/09


Clan 'O' Jazz

Clan 'O' Jazz


Clan 'O'Jazz

Clan 'O' Jazz

Clan 'O' Jazz



Big Swing Trio plays Voodoo




My bass falling into Paul Romaine's drums




Intro to Jazz Showcase 20th Anniversary Celebration


The Arthur Lee Land Band Video Collage

The Arthur Lee Land Band at The Boulder Band Shell



The Heavy Cats at The Pearl St. Pub




Telluride Jazz Fest 1982 with Jumpin' Johnny and The Blues Survivors


 (See all 5 parts!)



Telluride Jazz Fest 1982 with Margo Reed


 (See all 6 parts!)



Telluride Jazz Fest 1982 with The Octavio Figueroa Salsa Band


 (See all 7 parts!)

The Blues Survivors Slide Show




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 Click on the links below to check out these great videos showcasing some of our performances at Jazz on the Mezz.  

  Many thanks to Jim Parker!!!

Jazz on the Mezz  was held on Wednesday nights from 5:30-9:30 at the historic Hotel Boulderado in downtown Boulder, Colorado. 

Each week, the Diamond / Weyl Jazz Showcase featured two special guest artists.  Here are a few moments that were captured on film. 

ENJOY!


Jazz on the Mezz I -  

Filmed on Oct. 26, 2005 and features Laura Newman - Sax, Eric Gunnison - Piano, Todd Reid - Drums, Mark Diamond - Bass.

Blues Walk

Jazz on the Mezz II  -

Filmed on Nov. 9, 2005 and features Mark Klagstad - Guitar, Andy Weyl - Piano, Mark Diamond - Bass, Rudy Royston - Drums.

Jazz on the Mezz III  -

Filmed on Nov. 16, 2005 and features Marguerite Juenemann - Vocals, Andy Weyl - Piano, Mark Diamond - Bass, Chris Lee - Drums.

If I Should Lose You

Think Of One

Dry Cleaner From Des Moines

Boplicity

Comes Love




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    • MILESTONE UNPLUGGED
    • Robert Johnson
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    • Big Swing Trio
    • Bluegrass Blitz
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