He received numerous awards and scholarships, among them the “Downbeat Allstar Award” 1990, Jazz prize of the city of Frankfurt 1993, ERTA composition award 1996, german critics award for the CD „Dancers on a Plane“ 1998, 2001 jazzart ward- music of the 21st century

From 1992–2000 he was associate professor at the music academy Darmstadt · tours in Canada, USA, Japan, India, Africa and Europe · interdisciplinary projects (performances, sound installations, lectures, ...) He has developed a very individual style of playing and composing, incorporating techniques of modern jazz as well as new music.

“ Genius at the vibraphone” (Rheinische Zeitung)
” A true storyteller on his instrument, outstanding” (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung)
„ Probably the most important vibraphone player of his generation, worldwide“ (Frankfurter Rundschau)
„ advanced aesthetic in sound.“ (Jazzpodium)
„... a strong player, constantly intriguing, ...“ (Downbeat)
“An excellent musician” (Gary Burton)

Credits :
- worked with : Bob Brookmeyer, Lee Konitz, Art Farmer, Kenny Wheeler, Michel Godard, Benny Golson, Jazzensemble of the HR, Albert Mangelsdorf, Cristof Lauer, Charlie Mariano, Barry Altschul, NDR Big Band, WDR Big Band, Lalo Shifrin etc.

Discography (selected) :
- Bujazzo No. 1 with Peter Herbolzheimer 1988 - Christopher Dell „Where We Belong“ with John Schroeder (Bellaphon 1992) - C.D. and the Real Groove „Let the Vibes Flow“, Dancefloorjazz 1994 - Christopher Dell „Other Voices, Other Rooms“ with Billy Drewes, Jim Black (Bellaphon 1995) - Christopher Dell „Dancers on a Plane“ with Heinz Sauer, Stephan Schmolck (Bellaphon 1997) - Christopher Dell / Barbara Heller „Kartenspiele“, contemporary compositions for vibraphone and marimba, 1997 (Salto Rec.) - Theo Joergensmann Quartett „Ta eko mo” (Z.O.O. Records 1998) - Seda “Oriental Bird” with Burhan Oecal (Konnex 1998) - Theo Joergensmann Quartett “Snijbloemen” (Hat Hut 2000) - Klaus Koenig "Songs and Solos" (ENJA 2000) - Christopher Dell - D.R.A "Future Of The Smallest Form" (jazz4ever 2001) - Theo Joergensmann Quartett „Hybrid Identity“ (hathut 2002)

D.R.A. future of the smallest form (jazz4ever records)

Christopher Dell - vibraphone, composition; Christian Ramond- bass; Felix Astor- drums, percussion

Tracks: einundvierzig - dreiundvierzig (fuer Vic Feldmann) - vierundvierzig a (der Geigentest) - neunundsiebzig (fuer Anton W.) - fuenfunddreissig - sechsundvierzg (Montserrat) - siebenundvierzig (Miro - dreiundvierzig a (Opéra) - vierundfuenfzig (Frühstuecksstueckchen) - einunddreissig - fuenfundvierzig (für Bill Evans) - zweiundvierzig (Koeln-Bruessel) - achtundvierzig - siebenunddreissig - fuenfundsiebzig (eâodate mozâ af) - dreiunddreissig

Christopher Dell, vibraphone, marimba

Tracks: Relations, Le mineur, Rotation, On se touche quelquefois, Sans fin, Le triple accord, lesons ont quitte, des espaces, le tons ne tiennent, La barque balance, Ruhepole, Pyramide, Sans fin, Improvisando, Kartenspiele 2, Reflet, Rendevouz

d.r.a.- future of the smallest form, trio-wahnsinn
c.d. and hyperion ensemble - new music meets the improv world
magdalena inc. + - performance project
Theo Joergensmann quartett - freestyle
seda - world music crossover with Holger Mantey und guests from all over the world
four bad thirds - electronic freestyle featuring elfish echo
politische landschaft, metazoon and academie Sindelfingen - interdisciplinary coop with arcitecture office b&k+
heimaten - sound installation
unfolded sites - book project with photo artist Ruth Hommelsheim