Dave Lambert
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. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Boston (capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States), Died October 3, 1966 (Westport (town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1943 - 1956
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | G4PB-1136 | 10-in. | 1/24/1956 | I look at you | Eddie Fontaine | Male vocal solo, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
| Victor | G4PB-1137 | 10-in. | 1/24/1956 | Here 'tis | Eddie Fontaine | vocalist | ||
| Victor | G4PB-1138 | 10-in. | 1/24/1956 | Stand on that rock | Eddie Fontaine | vocalist | ||
| Victor | G4PB-1139 | 10-in. | 1/24/1956 | Baby you did this to me | Eddie Fontaine | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71486 | 10-in. | 11/4/1943 | Southbound track | Johnny Long Orchestra | vocalist | ||
| Decca | 84143 | 3/10/1953 | Glad rag doll | Johnny Long Orchestra | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lambert, Dave," accessed January 20, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/326321.
Lambert, Dave. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 20, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/326321.
"Lambert, Dave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 20 January 2026.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Dave Lambert
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Lambert, Dave, 1917-1966 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no88003284
Wikidata: Dave Lambert - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q338781
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/94995885
MusicBrainz: Dave Lambert - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c158e699-25d0-4052-9a89-24396f8dd2f1
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1967916 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1967916
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