# Christian Dillingham Interview | Grammy-Winning Jazz Bassist on As It Relates to Now (2026)

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Published: 2026-06-30T12:24:18+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, composer, educator, and bandleader Christian Dillingham . On this episode, we discuss his outstanding 2026 release, As It Relates to Now , an album featuring eight original compositions performed by a stellar trio with acclaimed alto saxophonist Greg Ward and drummer Jeremy Cunningham . Together, they create a compelling musical landscape that moves effortlessly between groove-driven modern jazz, blues-infused expression, and adventurous improvisation. A cornerstone of Chicago's vibrant creative music scene, Christian Dillingham has built an impressive career spanning both jazz and classical music. His artistry has led him to perform and record alongside some of today's most respected musicians, including Sean Jones , Jeff "Tain" Watts , John Legend , Peter Bernstein , Kevin Mahogany , Dee Alexander , Bobby Broom , and Mike Reed . In this conversation, we explore the inspiration behind As It Relates to Now , composing original music, improvisation, the evolution of Chicago jazz, collaboration, balancing jazz and classical traditions, life as a working musician, and where modern jazz is headed. Whether you're a longtime jazz fan, bassist, student, or simply love discovering outstanding new music, this episode offers an inside look at one of today's most respected creative voices. Enjoy this interview. Get the album: https://shiftingparadigmrecords.bandcamp.com/album/as-it-relates-to-now For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/ Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkc Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonja…

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