Chris Lambert

Guitarist/Composer

847-691-1825

CLambert@du.edu

www.myspace.com/ChristopherLambertmusic

 Chris Lambert is a guitarist and composer currently living in Denver, Colorado.  Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Lambert has lived in New Jersey, California and Illinois.  While living in Chicago, he studied guitar under Aaron Weistrop.  He graduated high school from Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois.

While in high school, he attended the summer Birch Creek Performing Arts Program in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.  Before attending the University of Denver, Chris was active in several bands around Chicago, primarily The Trips.  In Denver, Lambert received his B. Mus. with a focus in jazz guitar performance.  He has studied under Alan Joseph, Lynn Baker and Eric Gunnison.

Chris has performed in several combos and big bands during his time at DU.  The combos include but are not limited to the bebop, standards, fusion, and vocal jazz combos and the University Jazz Ensemble big band.  He is currently a member of the funk and fusion band Ubuntu.  He also has experience as a private guitar teacher.

Lambert has been a principal composer for his bands.  Two of his compositions have also been selected to be played by the Lamont faculty jazz band “The Climb.”  Among his influences on guitar are Mike Stern, John Scofield and Bobby Broom.