OUT NOW: HALCYON by Christian Dillingham
We are thrilled to release Halcyon, the latest album from Christian Dillingham on Greenleaf Music!
Alongside Christian, the personnel includes guitarist Matt Gold, Julius Tucker on piano, Quinn Kirchner on drums and guest vocalist Jodie Lewis who helps close the album on the Bob Dylan song “Boots Of Spanish Leather”.
Halcyon is a personal statement for Dillingham who dedicates the album to his late father, who passed away one year ago last month.
“The songs were developed in the months following my dad’s passing in September 2023. Many of them emerged from voice memos on my phone while singing along I-65 during several trips back and forth between Chicago and Bloomington, Indiana. The fall of 2023 brought both ups and downs—it felt like an emotional rollercoaster at times. Within the course of a week, I received news that I would be losing my dad and my teaching position. Simultaneously, my debut album was set to release days later, and I was preparing to lead a band at the Chicago Jazz Festival for the first time. Amidst all this, I had additional performances, including some at the Green Mill and more at the Chicago Jazz Festival. The emotional intensity during that period was overwhelming. As I reflect on it, I feel proud of the material that emerged. Grateful for my family, I decided to represent some of them with a song on this record.”
Credits:
Executive Producer: Dave Douglas
Producer: Christian Dillingham
Recording date(s): December 18 and 20, 2023
Studio name and location: Pro Musica, Chicago, IL
Recording engineer(s): Ken Christianson
Mixing engineer(s): Ken Christianson
Mastering engineer: Ken Christianson
Photographer(s): Mikel Patrick Avery (cover photo), Alex Callejo (press photos)
Graphic designer: Lukas Frei
Christian Dillingham Album Release Shows
Friday, October 11 @ The Green Mill // Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 12 @ The Green Mill // Chicago, IL
