Michel Lambert
Born to a family synonymous with classical music in his native Quebec, Lambert studied drums and composition at Boston's Berklee College of Music, attended workshops in Paris, and studied privately with saxophonist/composer Dave Liebman in New York and pianist/ composer Misha Mengelberg in Amsterdam. Since his first professional engagement with pianist/composer Milcho Leviev's trio in 1983, he has recorded extensively and performed hroughout Asia, Canada, Europe and the United States.
Accomplished as both a composer and visual artist, excerpts from his first orchestral work, “Le Journal Des Episodes,” were premiered in 1992 by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and his oil paintings earned him a commission from the Canada Council to illustrate a 4-CD compilation of Canadian music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. He appears on more than 50 recordings and has collaborated with musicians including Paul Bley, Gary Burton, Uri Caine, Franois Carrier, Dewey Redman, Bobo Stenson, Kenny Wheeler, Reg Schwager and Jeannette Lambert.
His recording, Out Twice (482 Music) featuring Leviev and bassist Barre Phillips among others, showcased free improvisation based on his artwork. Other recordings as a leader include Unclouded Day, released on Ayler Records and featuring Raoul Bjorkenheim, Mat Maneri and Jeannette Lambert, and a drum duo with Rakalam Bob Moses entitled Meditation on Grace, released on FMR. He is part of the mythic trio, the Maikotron Unit, that performs with invented instruments and has released two critically acclaimed albums, Effugit and Ex-Voto.
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Album Review
- Alom Mola by John Eyles
- Le Passant (The Wanderer) by Troy Collins
- Le Passant (The Wanderer) by John Kelman
- Le Passant (The Wanderer) by Jerry D'Souza
- Out Twice by AAJ Staff
- Out Twice by Frank Rubolino
November 17, 2014
Michel Lambert Releases "Journal Des Episodes 2"
February 04, 2013
New Album Michel Lambert Journal Des Episodes
May 16, 2011
Mythic Trio Maikotron Unit Release "Ex-Voto"
November 02, 2005
Michel Lambert's Le Passant Coming December 6th
April 18, 2003
“Une distribution des masses digne de Penderecki et des développements orchestraux impromptus...” Jazzman
“Lambert is a remarkable player, fluent but disciplined with a brillant grasp of group dynamics.” The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings
“Rare to hear music of this depth and substance, period.” WEMU, Michigan
“Passionate, uncompromising musicianship...” AMG Expert Review
Primary Instrument
Drums
Location
Montreal
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Michel teaches jazz drum performance and leads combos at McGill University. He occasionally accepts private students as well.
Clinic/Workshop Information
Michel is available to present clinics on composition, improvisation and jazz drumming. He also does presentations on his work, explaining his symphony writing, improvised music, and visual art.
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Albums
Recalling the Wanderer
From: Le Passant (The Wanderer)By Michel Lambert
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