Chris Dingman is a vibraphonist and composer known for his distinctive approach to the instrument: sonically rich and conceptually expansive, bringing listeners on a journey to a beautiful, transcendent place. He has done significant work with legendary artists Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter as well as next generation visionaries such as Ambrose Akinmusire, Steve Lehman, Jen Shyu, and many others, performing around the world including in India, Vietnam, and extensively throughout Europe and North America. He has released six critically acclaimed albums as a leader. His most recent work includes the solo albums "journeys vol.1 and 2," his trio album "Embrace" featuring Linda May Han Oh and Tim Keiper, and the 5-hour extended solo album "Peace," featuring music originally recorded for his father during his time in hospice care . His first album "Waking Dreams” was named Debut Album of the Year in the annual jazz critics poll. His second album "The Subliminal and the Sublime," an hour-length piece commissioned by Chamber Music America, earned a place in numerous year- end lists, including being named jazz album of the year by the Huffington Post. Chris has been profiled by NPR, the New York Times, DRUM magazine and many other publications. He was nominated for Mallet Instrumentalist of the Year in the 2021 Jazz Journalist Association Awards, and has been named numerous times in the Downbeat and Jazz Times Critics polls. winning the Rising Star Vibraphonist award in 2012.