Mark Diamond - Bassist
Mark Diamond’s deep, grooving acoustic bass sound has its roots in the New York area, where he mastered an array of musical styles. In 1980, he moved to Colorado with the band Arabesque and quickly became a sought-after sideman, contributing to over 100 albums, including those of Grammy-winner Tim O’Brien, Mollie O’Brien, Sally Taylor, James Van Buren with Richie Cole, Keith Oxman, Mary Flower, and Mary Ann Moore. Mark’s talent has taken him from performances for luminaries, including President Bill Clinton, to tours across Europe and regular appearances at festivals and clubs nationwide. He has collaborated with legendary artists such as Earl Klugh, Nnenna Freelon, Spike Robinson, Richie Cole, James Moody, Ernestine Anderson, Ben Sidran, Peter Rowan, Kenny Loggins, Henry Butler, Fred Wesley, Buddy Tate, Bruno Carr, Eddie Kirkland, Mark Hummel, and New York jazz vocalists Allan Harris and Tom Lellis. Mark has also opened for renowned acts like B.B. King, Kenny Rogers, Wilson Pickett, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, and Junior Wells. Known for his dedication, versatility, and warm personality, Mark consistently brings top-quality music to every setting, enriching the experience for all who listen.
For more about Mark, read his in-depth Q&A with Leigh Lim.
For more about Mark, read his in-depth Q&A with Leigh Lim.
ACCOLADES
Mark, along with band mates Jayme Stone, Adam Galblum, and Ross Martin are the proud recipients of the prestigious 2008 JUNO AWARD
for BEST INSTRUMENTAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR for their work on the Jayme Stone release "THE UTMOST". Other great musicians including Matt Flinner are featured on selected tracks.
Go to www.jaymestone.com for more details.
"Mark Diamond's subtle genius on bass cement[s] the band together."
- Alex Goossen, review of Mojo Alley by the Alleygators.
"The music was some of the finest yet most accessible improvisational jazz I had heard in years, with an interplay between musicians that was a joy to see and hear."
- Michael Vernier, The Front Page
"Bassist Mark Diamond's frenzied solo spanned the entire length of the fretboard, alternating between low drones and novel sounds from the instrument's higher registers. Diamond coaxed impossibly high-pitched notes from the thick strings, even as he rung occasional notes from the low E string as a back up."
- Jon Solomon, Westword
Mark, along with band mates Jayme Stone, Adam Galblum, and Ross Martin are the proud recipients of the prestigious 2008 JUNO AWARD
for BEST INSTRUMENTAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR for their work on the Jayme Stone release "THE UTMOST". Other great musicians including Matt Flinner are featured on selected tracks.
Go to www.jaymestone.com for more details.
"Mark Diamond's subtle genius on bass cement[s] the band together."
- Alex Goossen, review of Mojo Alley by the Alleygators.
"The music was some of the finest yet most accessible improvisational jazz I had heard in years, with an interplay between musicians that was a joy to see and hear."
- Michael Vernier, The Front Page
"Bassist Mark Diamond's frenzied solo spanned the entire length of the fretboard, alternating between low drones and novel sounds from the instrument's higher registers. Diamond coaxed impossibly high-pitched notes from the thick strings, even as he rung occasional notes from the low E string as a back up."
- Jon Solomon, Westword
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