Harvey Diamond Trio (Monkfish Concert Series)

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Mad Monkfish | Cambridge, MA

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Harvey Diamond Trio brings piano, bass, and drums together for spontaneous standards rooted in Tristano’s legacy and Boston jazz history.
About this Event

Harvey Diamond Trio


Harvey Diamond, piano

Cameron Brown, bass

Francisco Mela , drums

Fresh from the release of their second duo album, Stablemates, and their performances at Mezzrow and the Vermont Jazz Center, pianist Harvey Diamond and bassist Cameron Brown join with drummer Francisco Mela for a spontaneous performance of familiar standards.

NOTE:

Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person, since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish.

Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!


A student of Lennie Tristano through Tristano's last decade, Harvey has performed with NEA Jazz Masters Sheila Jordan, Dave Liebman, and Art Farmer, and also with many other great musicians including Charles Neville, Herb Pomeroy, Harvie S, John Scofield, John Abercrombie, George Mraz, Jay Clayton, Joe Hunt, Don Alias, Billy Drummond, Francisco Mela, Jason Palmer, Cameron Brown, Marc Johnson, and Marcus McLaurine.

Recordings include Stablemates with Cameron Brown (2026), How Strange The Road Should Be So Easy with John Lentz; It Could Happen To You (Apple Music) with Domenic Landolf, Arne Huber and Jorge Rossy (2019); Look Up For Down with Hannah Rose Diamond, Jamie MacDonald, and Claire Arenius (2019); Fair Weather with Cameron Brown, (2018); and The Harvey Diamond Trio (Amazon, Apple Music) with Marcus McLaurine and Satoshi Takeishi (2015). His performances at Mezzrow are archived at SmallsLive.com.
Harvey Diamond is also a revered teacher in the US and in Europe. He has been on the faculty of the Vermont Jazz Center since 2003; has done workshops at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague; Boston University; University of Massachusetts, Lowell; and at the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. As a private teacher, he carries the legacy of his teacher Lennie Tristano. He teaches piano as well as jazz and improvisation for all instruments and voice. He currently has openings. He can be reached by phone at 617-308-9405.
Harvey has been described as "one of the unsung heroes of the Boston jazz scene since the mid-1960's," both as a performer and as a revered teacher. He plays with a rare combination of technique, intellect, subtlety and heart.

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The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States

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