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From my contribution for February 24th 2017 junto project, several track (duets) have been recorded by fellow creators from the disquiet-junto regulars. my track here: And the subsequent duets (March 3rd 2017 junto project) https://soundcloud.com/user-941288896-491859901/lonely-ddiaz-echinacea-disquiet0269    

An idea for those who want to break with the supporting/rhythm section role of the bass guitar (albeit occasionally) to play alone, or play chordal and melodic songs This is quite easy to learn (particular on a 5 string) “The Old Country” by Nat Adderley and Curtis Lewis. Very easy solo bass rendition. Besides the […]

Romeo & Juliette “Love Theme” originally titled  “What Is a Youth?” (re-titled “A Time For Us” for a later hit-single version by Henri Mancini in 1969) From Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet score, composed by Nino Rota One of the most classic and memorable romantic themes of any film, naive but beautiful. I play just […]

New collection for TV/Films (released by Sonoton GmbH) “Minimalist Steel Drums“ SCDV 603 30 tracks composed and performed by Daniel Diaz

  Great review by ECM’s master reviewer  Tyran Grillo for Rootsworld: https://ecmreviews.com/2016/09/02/daniel-diaz-review-for-rootsworld/ http://www.rootsworld.com/reviews/ddiaz-16.shtml

This year 2016 I created a “catalogue” of my instruments and sonic possibilities as a multi-instrumentalist. For that purpose I recorded  several short snippets with each and every instrument I own and play, performed solo or accompanied by other instruments, but one instrument at the time clearly in the spotlight. The full set is available […]

This year 2016 I’m creating a “catalogue” of my instruments and sonic possibilities as a multi-instrumentalist. For that purpose I’ll record several short snippets (I guess there’ll be 50 in total) with each and every instrument I own and play, performed solo or accompanied by other instruments, but one instrument at the time clearly in […]

“Swan Song” compact-disc arrived, pre-orders have been fulfilled as Nov 5th, thanks to all who supported this album buying it!! The albums is presented on a beautiful gate-fold sleeve with a 8-page booklet. Cover photo by Juan Hitters. CD includes 29 minutes of  bonus material. The special offer “free shipping worldwide” started on pre-order will […]

New album release; Swan Song by Daniel Diaz. Downloads (MP3, Hi Res FLAC) available October 15th 2015. CD (with bonus tracks) on pre order. http://www.dedeland.com/swansongshop.htm   Special guests: Steve Arguelles (UK) Drums Patrick Bebey (Cameroun): Fender Rhodes Gustavo Bulgach (USA/Arg) Clarinet Javier Estrella (Argentina): Drums Leandro Guffanti (Argentina/FR): Soprano sax Damian Jarry (France) Cello Line […]

“Metal Works” In 2014 Daniel Diaz accepted a publisher commission to compose and record a collection of  instrumentals based on DD’s Spacedrum hand pan. Re-mixed on May 2015 some of  these tracks are available for streaming on soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/daniel-diaz/sets/metal-works Instrumental music performed on hand pans (halo, spacedrum, hang both samples and real instrument) and other […]