Donald Lambert

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Donald "The Lamb" Lambert (12 February 1904 - 8 May 1962) was an American jazz stride pianist born in Princeton, New Jersey, perhaps best-known for playing in Harlem night clubs throughout the 1920s. He also recorded several albums during his career, including some released by Bluebird Records. Lambert was taught piano by his mother but never learned to read the notes. For his particularly rapid left hand striding technique, he was a formidable opponent in cutting contests. Lambert is also notorious for an occasion on which he challenged Art Tatum at a jazz concert where other famous players were present. His nicknames included the "Jersey Rocket", "The Lamb", "Muffin" and "The lamb of God".