Dave Lambert (American jazz vocalist)

David Alden Lambert (June 19, 1917 – October 3, 1966) was an American jazz lyricist, singer, and an originator of vocalese. He was best known as a member of the trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. Lambert spent a lifetime experimenting with the human voice, and expanding the possibilities of its use within jazz.

Dave Lambert
Lambert in New York City, c. 1947
Background information
Birth nameDavid Alden Lambert
Born(1917-06-19)June 19, 1917
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 3, 1966(1966-10-03) (aged 49)
Connecticut Turnpike, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1940s–1966
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