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"Joseph Diamond was not the typical New Yorker. This key whiz mixed Latin jazz and Salsa in a blessed and ingenious way..." Hans
B Huelsmann |
"Keep
Your Dreams" exemplifies the raw talent Joseph Diamond possessed
and should be an inspirational classic for all those who believe that
dreams and hopes can never be reached. This CD is smooth Latin Jazz at
its best and a stamp that Joseph Diamond will always remain with us!" Nelson
Rodriguez |
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We're privileged to have Joseph Diamond's music in our 'Jazzed' and 'SoundScapes'
playlists since 2000. His melodies are always strong and instrumentation
nothing less than superb. His unique innovations keeps him modern and contemporary,
and his obvious musical integrity is firmly rooted in homage to timeless
classics..."
Tim
Ward |
"...'Keep
Your Dreams,' another great new release by late, great pianist, Joseph Diamond…real
good stuff…We're going to miss you, Joseph... recorded music leaves
a legacy that goes on and on…your music will be around forever…"
Andy
Harlow |
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"Keen sense of melody and composition . . ." Billboard Magazine
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"Gracias from the "fusion latina" audience!" Rafael
Zayas |
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"Today
I listened to your disc....Island Garden. It is truly fantastic. You've
taken this one to the top of the musical food chain. I love it! Everyone
plays great....the tunes are deep. You should be extremely proud of this
one. Keep going cat...you've got IT!"
Jerry
Vivino |
"Joseph Diamond makes music that makes you feel good and taunts your body to want to get up and dance or at least move around the room... Latin jazz at its best -- keyboarding talents in an expressive and upfront approach. Get ready to dance!" Morrice
Blackwell |
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"It's always a great joy to discover new talent and Joseph Diamond has been a marvelous discovery. I've started to feature music from both albums "Island Garden" and "Not Your Typical New Yorker" on virtually all the Jazz shows I produce for over a dozen international airlines. It's inventive, accessible and a joy to listen to. All that glitters is not gold....sometimes it's Diamonds." Don
Savage, Senior Producer |
"I just now played "Island Garden" today. These works are capable of always standing alone as classics. When I reached 'Early Autumn,' I was pleasantly surprised and touched to hear faint, familiar whispers of 'Broken Heart' in it...a brief moment of Joseph's heart softly speaking to us of the real him inside...another great work of master craftsmen." Raymond England |
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"This CD is very strong and moving. My feet don't stop. A wonderful group of musicians. Keep 'em coming, you're great. I listen to this CD daily. Your biggest fan," Bob
Cranshaw, |
"Your music is melodic, as well as harmonically and rhythmically rich. You have a real talent for creating music that is entertaining, intricate, and accessible all at once. Nice work. Good luck with the recording. " Stan
Dunn |
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"Joseph, I want you to know that your music is doing phenomenally well with my listeners. I now have access to more broadcasting stats and I want you to know that your music has a very low drop rate. "LA" and "What You Gonna Say" have a drop rate of 0.0%. That's right, I have never had a listener leave when any of those songs are playing." Jazz
by Don |
"I love Latin inspired music of all manner and variety. When I received Joseph Diamond's record 'Island Garden' I wasn't sure what to expect. I put it on to listen to while I did some e-mail, and ended up tracking the entire album. I was so taken by it I added all the tracks immediately to our jazz station. There is a sense of deep emotion I feel comes through in Joseph's music, whether it is the up tempo Latin percussive laced pieces or the more reflective and poignant interpretation of a chestnut like 'Early Autumn'. An album with nice continuity. Definitely recommended." John
Sutton, Host of The Jazz Excursion |
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"Dear Joe, I just finished listening to your CD 'Not Your Typical New Yorker'for the umpteenth time and enjoyed it as much now as the first time I heard it. I'm glad WWOZ was one of the first stations to pick it up and give it the attention it deserves. I especially like the latin flavor throughout the CD. So when can we look forward to another CD from you ? Let me know, because I want to be one of the first to receive it. Keep me posted. I hope all is going well for you in NYC. If you ever plan on making it down to New Orleans let me know. " Dwayne
Breashears |
"First, I received 'Not Your Typical New Yorker' and loved it. I made the mistake of listening to it while driving. I admit I fell into the groove and found I was driving a little too fast. (Ok it was 85 on the freeway - fortunately, no tickets to report.) I now fanaticize about getting into a convertible sports car and driving along the Pacific Coast at sunset with the volume turned up. Let me know when the next CD comes out. Enclosed is the check for the rights to use your song Seventh Heaven in our recorded interview series called 'Leaders of the New Century' as well as the public radio show(s) of the same name. I'm pleased to have your music a part of what we are doing. I wish you continued success and that increasing numbers of people discover your music." Richard Wilson, NPBI |
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"'Not Your Typical New Yorker'is a must to buy. The sound quality and the musicianship is top notch."
Nat Reeves |
"Never before have I seen an independent jazz release with no distribution sell this well, without any radio! In-store play only! Great tunes, excellent production. Bravo!" Craig
Neely, Jazz Dept. Supervisor, |
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"Hey JD, I love that CD (Island Garden)...I feel like I'm in Miami every time I hear it..." Maxx
Myrick |
"I really enjoyed the CD. The tunes are happening, the playing is exciting . . . beautiful work. " Mike
Stern |
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"Dear Mr. Diamond, Thank you for the gift of your CD: Not Your Typical New Yorker. We will definitely add this to the collection of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound. I really enjoyed listening to it - you are a talented composer and performer. What a tremendous back-up group also! I hope this CD does well for you, enabling you to record many more." Sincerely
yours, |
"Hey Joseph -- I've been listening to 'Not Your Typical New Yorker' and I am completely blown away!!! Now your music is constantly in my head. I find myself singing a melody and wondering what is is ... and then I remember it's one of your tunes. I already knew what an amazing player -- your compositions and arrangments are really outstanding. 'Broken Heart' brought tears to my eyes. I'm telling everyone who'll listen to check YOU out." Mala Waldron |
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"This debut CD, Not Your Typical New Yorker, by Joseph Diamond offers an interestingly new and refreshing perspective on latin jazz piano....A truly enjoyable listening experience. ˇTremendo trabajo Joseph!" Oscar
Hernández |
"Fellow Borders Music Fans, Please give a listen to Joseph Diamond's Not Your Typical New Yorker. I think you'll agree that this is a CD that Borders customers would buy if they heard it. Thanks!" Jessica Sendra, Jazz Buyer
Borders, Inc.
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