About this project
The Album
I am so excited to release "Waking Dreams," my first full-length album as a composer and bandleader. The music on the album takes the listener on a journey from darkness and turmoil, through a series of revelations and a release, into joy, peace, and happiness. A central theme recurs throughout, serving as a reminder of where the journey began and reflecting its progress along the way. The album features memorable melodic themes, beautiful shifting harmonies, and seamless transitions, all carefully orchestrated and executed by an ensemble of vibraphone, saxophone, trumpet, piano and rhodes, bass, and drums. Flute, bass clarinet, and special ambient sounds come up at choice moments. I've been so fortunate to develop this music over several live performances and a culminating studio recording with the musicians in the band, who all put so much effort, care, and soul into the music.
The Band
Ambrose Akinmusire - trumpet
Loren Stillman - saxophones
Fabian Almazan - piano and rhodes
Joe Sanders - bass
Justin Brown - drums
with special guests:
Erica Von Kleist - flute
Mark Small - bass clarinet
Ryan Ferreira - guitar
Your Participation
It means so much to me to be able to share the process of making the album with YOU. By pre-ordering advance copies of Waking Dreams and pledging your support, you are helping me pay for recording, mixing, mastering, artwork and design, and manufacturing the CDs. By meeting the fundraising goal, we will be able to release a state of the art recording tracked and mixed by some of the best audio engineers in New York City.
By pledging in advance through this page, you'll get the inside scoop about the album's progress and all things related to it, before and as it happens, plus exclusive access to the music in advance of its public release. The album makes a great gift - please consider ordering several copies :) Also, feel free to email me about substituting rewards above the $150 level. I look forward to hearing from you soon - please spread the word!
Special Note
We've surpassed the funding goal! But it's not over - there is no limit to the amount that we can raise. Please know that:
- 100% of the funds raised go to making this album as good as it can be
- The vast majority of the rewards are only available for purchase through this website, and will not be possible to order after January 18th (except the album of course!)
- It's now a sure thing that the project will be funded and completed, as we've raised the minimum amount needed for that
- The costs of producing an album are large, and every little bit of your support counts!
Links and Press
About me:
www.chrisdingman.com
Live Performance Reviews:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/arts/music/20dingman.html
http://articles.courant.com/2010-10-17/entertainment/hc-chris-dingman-jazz-concert-1018-20101017_1_jackie-mclean-quintet-new-haven-s-firehouse
About the musicians:
www.lorenstillman.com
www.fabianalmazan.com
www.joesandersbass.com
www.ambroseakinmusire.com
www.ericavonkleist.com
www.ryanferreira.com
www.smallmusic.com
Video filmed and edited by Martha Shane
FAQ
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on January 18, 2011.
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All of the above, plus a signed limited edition 11x17 poster of the album artwork, and two spots on the guest list for any future performance
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All of the above, plus an exclusive CD of alternate takes, mixes, and live recordings of the music from Waking Dreams, and Thank You mention on my website
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All of the above, plus Thank You mention in the CD liner notes, and a DVD video of 4 songs from a recent live performance
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All of the above, plus a journal of detailed program notes all about the music and making of the album, including inspiration behind the music, how the compositions came about, the concepts behind the album, stories from rehearsals, performances, recording and mixing, and much more!
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All of the above, plus a pack of 10 signed CDs two weeks prior to the release
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All of the above, plus HOMEMADE SALSA! Made to your specifications - mild, medium, or hot - by yours truly. (Limited to pledges within the continental U.S.)
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All of the above, plus a "Behind the Music" session: meet in person or over Skype to talk about the music from Waking Dreams. We can discuss the creative process behind the music, including any specific details you are interested in, and you can ask any questions you would like. Limited to anywhere within the New York City area (or within the SF Bay Area between Dec 22 - Jan 2).
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All of the above, plus a music lesson. Topics for lesson may include vibraphone, composition, improvisation, harmony/theory, piano, percussion and more.
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Choose any/all of the above, plus a Special Thank You in the liner notes, and a commemorative plaque displaying the CD and artwork.
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Any/all of the above, plus an in person talk/discussion for you and up to 20 people. Includes an evening of listening, Q&A/discussion, and creative exchange, plus a signed CD for everyone who attends. To be held at a mutually approved location, within driving distance of New York City.
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Associate Producer credit on the album, plus choose one of the limited rewards above, and any/all of the other rewards of your choice.
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Executive Producer credit on the album, plus an in-person solo performance and discussion for an evening anywhere within driving distance of New York City, and any/all of the rewards below the $2000 level.
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Chris Dingman is a vibraphonist and composer based in Brooklyn, NY. Schooled in the jazz tradition, yet influenced by a wide range of music and experience, Dingman draws inspiration and meaning from a diverse set of musical sources, uniting them in a progressive approach that has earned him praise for his “poignant work” (David Sprague, Variety), his “adaptive humility” (Nate Chinen, NY Times), and as “downright hypnotic” (John Barron, All About Jazz).
