What an amazing night! Thank you to everyone who came out. Huge thanks to Dave and the California Clipper for making it happen. 🙏🏽
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“As It Relates To Now” is out today! Linktree in bio.
This album grew out of a period marked by profound social tension and moral uncertainty. Unfortunately these circumstances have only increased in the last year. Writing and recording this music served as a way for me to process the weight of the moment we are in.
I want to thank my dear friends, @fittedphonic and @jeremyalanc for making this possible. Shout out to @kcpromus for capturing the music so beautifully. Big thanks to @shiftingparadigmrecords for the opportunity. Shout outs to @mikel_patrick_avery for the incredible cover photos and @ac_photography_chicago for the portraits. My family who loves and tolerates me, @kdillingham@aquarian_shann@simonesaysglow and my Mom! I appreciate you all! ❤️🙏🏽
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**AS IT RELATES TO NOW BY CHRISTIAN DILLINGHAM OUT TODAY!!!**
Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian Dillingham presents 'As It Relates To Now,' out now on CD, vinyl and digital. With Greg Ward on alto saxophone and Jeremy Cunningham on drums, the trio delivers a groove-driven, emotionally charged modern jazz record shaped by the tensions of our time—powerful, searching and deeply human.
"As It Relates To Now avoids the pretense of a grandiose manifesto, opting instead to present a solid and commendable addition to the modern jazz canon. Inside this sparse framework, every performer remains fully exposed, yet each musician embraces that vulnerability without hesitation." - All About Jazz
Order today! Use code 'dillingham10' for 10% off at our Bandcamp store today only...
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My 3rd album, “As It Relates To Now” will be released worldwide tomorrow! We recorded this album almost one year ago, May 30, 2025. I can’t wait to share with you.
Join us tomorrow night and Saturday night at the Green Mill to experience the music live! The best way. ✌🏽
Photo by @ac_photography_chicago
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Another nice review of “As It Relates To Now”! Big thanks to @thejazzweekly and George W. Harris for the review. 🙏🏽
Hit me up or head on over to bandcamp to snag your copy! Link in bio.
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A few more photos from the making of “As It Relates To Now” through the lens of @1scotthesse ! Pro Musica is a special place in the Chicago scene. I’m grateful for @kcpromus and what he provides and has cultivated over decades.
Preorders are available now. Link in bio!
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My new album, “As It Relates To Now” will be released this Friday! We hope you will join us to celebrate at the legendary Green Mill! We will be playing from 8:00-12:00 this Friday, 5/15 and Saturday, 5/16.
I’m so excited to share this music we have developed, and to have documented this trio. Experience it live for yourself this weekend!
Photos by @mikel_patrick_avery and @ac_photography_chicago
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“Wooden Lawns” evolves from a soulful foundation into an expansive atmosphere, with Cunningham weaving percussive accents between his colleagues without obstructing their path. The synchronized segments resonate powerfully because the group justifies such intensity through prior restraint.”- Glenn Astarita, All About Jazz
Listen to @jeremyalanc lay it down on “As It Relates To Now”!
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Nice review of my latest album, “As It Relates To Now”. Thanks @allaboutjazzmedia for the review!
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The Contender himself, the one and only, @fittedphonic locked in, and dealing as usual! Hear more of the mighty Greg Ward on my new album, “As It Relates To Now” on @shiftingparadigmrecords .
Preorders are available. Full album drops May 15! Link in bio.
đź“· by @1scotthesse
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The first two singles from my new album have been released. Check out “Wooden Lawns” and “Delusional Grandeur“ if you haven’t yet!
The full album will be released May 15 on @shiftingparadigmrecords ! Link in bio.
photo by @1scotthesse
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