About Donald Lambert
Lived 1904 – 1962 (aged 58). Donald Lambert was an American pianist and jazz musician.
Donald "The Lamb" Lambert (February 12, 1904 – May 8, 1962) was an American jazz stride pianist born in Princeton, New Jersey, United States, perhaps best known for playing in Harlem night clubs throughout the 1920s. in which he interpreted classical themes: Richard Wagner's Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhäuser, "Anitra's Dance" by Edvard Grieg, Gaetano Donizetti's Sextet from Lucia di Lammermoor, and Jules Massenet's Élégie. However, several compilations were released in the 1980s containing live recordings dating from 1959–62.
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Who was Donald Lambert?
American musician (1904–1962)
When was Donald Lambert born?
Donald Lambert was born on 12 February 1904 in Princeton.
When did Donald Lambert die?
Donald Lambert died on 8 May 1962 in Newark.
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Donald Lambert was a pianist and jazz musician.
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Donald Lambert was American.
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