Christian Dillingham - As It Relates To Now (2026) [Hi-Res]

Christian Dillingham — As It Relates to Now (Shifting Paradigm Records). Acclaimed double bassist and composer Christian Dillingham presents his new album As It Relates to Now — a deep and emotional exploration of the present moment through the lens of a jazz trio. The recording features prominent voices from the Chicago scene: alto saxophonist Greg Ward and drummer Jeremy Cunningham. Comprising eight original compositions, the album examines themes of uncertainty, disconnection, and resilience, transforming social tension into an honest musical dialogue. Dillingham's music draws on a decade of collaborative experience among the players, weaving together blues elements, groove-driven structures, and open improvisational spaces.

Tracklist:
1-1 Christian Dillingham;GREG WARD;Jeremy Cunningham - As It Relates To Now [5:12]
1-2 Christian Dillingham;GREG WARD;Jeremy Cunningham - Obsoletion [5:19]
1-3 Christian Dillingham;GREG WARD;Jeremy Cunningham - Special Relativity [6:58]
1-4 Christian Dillingham;GREG WARD;Jeremy Cunningham - Behind the Horizon [3:31]
1-5 Christian Dillingham;GREG WARD;Jeremy Cunningham - Wooden Lawns [8:02]
1-6 Christian Dillingham;GREG WARD;Jeremy Cunningham - If They Knew [5:31]
1-7 Christian Dillingham;GREG WARD;Jeremy Cunningham - Delusional Grandeur [6:13]
1-8 Christian Dillingham;GREG WARD;Jeremy Cunningham - The Divine Current [4:38]