Chris will be speaking about his “Peace” project at the Gold Foundation Humanism Summit, focused on humanism in medicine, and will be performing solo, all as part of the Planetree Conference on Person-Centered Care, in Orlando, FL, October 27-29.
“Peace” is a performance and recording project by vibraphonist Chris Dingman, intended for therapeutic use in palliative and hospice care as well as in treatment and rehabilitative environments. The music comprises 5+ hours of solo vibraphone music, which was recorded as it was performed for his own father during his time in home hospice care in June 2018. The music of “Peace” sets an atmosphere of calm and compassion, to help people feel happier, more peaceful, and less alone, especially during the physical and emotional pain and discomfort of end-of-life and other difficult experiences.
Chris was awarded the 2019 New Music USA Project Grant for his soon-to-be-released trio album project Embrace, featuring Linda May Han Oh and Tim Keiper, produced by Keith Witty.
Other grantees included Rudresh Mahanthappa, Nicole Mitchell, Etienne Charles, Myra Melford, Miguel Zenon, and several other luminary artists.
Hear and watch the premiere performance of Chris’s piece “All Around Us” by LIU Post’s Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz Alum Ensemble, directed by Dr. Jennifer Miceli, performed June 10, 2018 at Saint Peter’s Church, NYC.
The world premiere of Chris Dingman’s suite Gifts of Transition for a cappella choir will be Sunday June 10th at Saint Peter’s Church, as part of his month long residency in June. The 3-part suite for SATB choir, featuring text by Jen Shyu, Rumi (translated by Coleman Barks), and by Dingman himself, will be sung by the Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz Ensemble from LIU Post, conducted by Jennifer Miceli.
Gifts of Transition “No Boundaries” – text by Jen Shyu “Quietness” – text by Rumi (trans. Coleman Barks) “All Around Us” – text by Chris Dingman
featuring the Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz Ensemble Jennifer Miceli, conductor
Chris is launching a new project, for now entitled simply “Songs,” featuring Miriam Elhajli (voice) Ike Sturm (bass) Zaneta Sykes(percussion), and himself on vibes, performing brand new original settings of poetry.
The group will have its first 2 performances in May and June:
“The Vibes,” the short film about Chris by John Peabody, has been selected for the NYC Independent Film Festival! It will be screening May 12th at 4pm at The Producers Club on 44th street. More details here.
Chris will be performing at the legendary Village Vanguard with John Zorn, Christian McBride, Marc Ribot, Mary Halvorson, Ikue Mori, Jim Staley, Kenny Wollesen, and Ches Smith on Sunday, March 11th at 3pm, for a matinee set of improvisations.
Announcing Chris Dingman’s curatorial debut at The Stone: a six-night residency featuring a host of luminary musicians, representing both his long-standing alliances and exciting new projects and collaborations.
All concerts are at 8:30pm. The Stone is located at the corner of Avenue C and East 2nd Street in Manhattan’s East Village. More info at www.thestonenyc.com.
2/21 Tuesday Dispatches from the Unknown: Solo Music performed & composed by: Fabian Almazan (piano), Ike Sturm (bass), Satoshi Takeishi (prepared hammer dulcimer & electronics), Anna Webber (flutes & electronics), and Chris Dingman (vibraphone) World premiere of solo works from the new podcast by Inner Arts Initiative “Dispatches from the Unknown,” exploring the creative process behind musical composition. Concert will be followed by artist discussion and Q&A. More info at www.inner-arts.org
2/22 Wednesday Trio Chris Dingman (vibes), Tony Scherr (bass), Kenny Wolleson (drums) Dingman unveils new compositions for trio exploring sonic and textural possibilities of the vibraphone, featuring an impeccable rhythm section.
2/23 Thursday The Subliminal and the Sublime Loren Stillman (saxophone), Fabian Almazan (piano),Chris Dingman (vibes), Ryan Ferreira (guitar), Chris Tordini (bass), Jared Schonig (drums) From the giant redwoods of California to the smallest ripples in water, our place and purpose in the universe is often illuminated by our awareness of the natural world. The five-part suite The Subliminal and The Sublime is inspired by these profound and subtle wonders of nature, ultimately guiding listeners to reflect on the cosmos and their place within it. The Subliminal and the Sublime was commissioned by Chamber Music America and the Doris Duke Foundation.
2/24 Friday Omens Steve Lehman (alto sax), Chris Dingman (vibes), Matt Brewer (bass), Tyshawn Sorey (drums) A reunion of Dingman’s first NYC-based ensemble, in its first performance since 2005. Ominous, visceral, and complex music played by a band of visionary artists.
2/25 Saturday Waking Dreams Chris Dingman (vibes), Ryan Ferreira (guitar), Chris Tordini (bass), Tommy Crane (drums), Miriam Elhajli (vocals) Dingman’s flagship ensemble debuts new songs featuring guest vocalist Miriam Elhajli, new instrumental compositions, and highlights from his debut album Waking Dreams.
2/26 Sunday Solo, Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet Charlie Burnham (violin), Kaoru Watanabe (flutes), Chris Dingman (vibes), Ryan Ferreira (guitar), Zaneta Sykes (percussion) New directions and combinations for a group of lyrical players well-versed in multiple languages of improvisation.
