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
Sunday, June 10th
5pm
Saint Peter’s Church
619 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10022
Free admission, all are welcome
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:
Weds May 2nd at Cornelia Street Cafe
Sun June 3rd at Saint Peter’s Church
“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.
Chris was recently featured on The Hand and Eye blog in a short video about him, the vibes, and his piece “Ali.”
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Chris was featured in the September issue of DRUM Magazine.
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.
Build for Unity
Benefit Concert for Habitat for Humanity NYC
When:
Saturday, January 28, 8pm – 10pm
Where:
Saint Peter’s Church
619 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10022
www.saintpeters.org
Join us for a concert to support Build for Unity, a community and multi-faith collaboration through Habitat for Humanity New York City. Build for Unity brings together people of all colors, creeds and communities to counter intolerance and build homes for local families in need.
In the midst of our current national divisions, when faith and ethnic-based violence makes regular headlines, it’s imperative for us to tell a different story—one of diverse people and communities uniting together in service to others.
In this spirit, we bring together musicians of various traditions and backgrounds to share in an evening of musical celebration, all in an effort to raise funds and awareness for this important Habitat for Humanity initiative.
Featuring
Melissa Stylianou – vocals
Zafer Tawil – oud, nay, vocals, compositions
Jesse Lewis – guitar
Miriam Elhajli – vocals, guitar, compositions
Chris Dingman – vibraphone, compositions
Ike Sturm – bass, compositions
Zaneta Sykes – percussion
Playing original and traditional music in new and exciting configurations
Free and open to the public, accepting donations for Habitat for Humanity NYC’s Build for Unity program
More About Build for Unity
Check out this video with more information about the launch of the first Build for Unity program at the Sacramento chapter of Habitat for Humanity:
https://www.youtube.com/