Mark Diamond Duo at Dazzle Jazz Club

Mark Diamond - BassistMark 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...

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Mark Diamond - BassistMark 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.Sonya WalkerBoulder-born, Denver-based multi-instrumentalist composer Sonya Walker began her relationship with the piano when she was 5. Originally classically trained, she discovered her love of Black American improvised music by teaching herself trumpet, and eventually transitioned to exploring that tradition on the piano. You can find her all around the Denver area and occasionally beyond, playing both by herself and in various bands, mixed up in an eclectic set of projects.

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