Guitarist and composer, Jeff Lambert, performs extensively as a soloist and ensemble musician. He has shared the stage with a variety of world-class artists including the Minnesota Contemporary Ensemble and members of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He has also been a member of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet (MGQ) since 2001. Notable MGQ events include several commissions of new works, recitals and masterclasses around the US, concerto performances with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Austin Symphony Orchestra and Wisconisn Chamber Orchestra, and appearances on Minnesota Public Radio. The quartet’s latest CD is Dances of Spain and Argentina.

As a soloist, Lambert has captured top prizes in guitar competitions in Minneapolis and Chicago, and he has released two solo CDs. One of his primary interests is working with composers to present new works. Twice he was awarded an Artist Initiative grant by the Minnesota State Arts Board, both of which funded collaborations with composer, David Crittenden.

As a composer, Jeff's works are regularly performed by the MGQ. He has been commissioned by the Saint Paul Guitar Trio, and his music is published by Doberman-Yppan. A full-length CD of his compositions is currently in production.

Jeff began his study of the classical guitar with Joseph Hagedorn at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He continued his studies in Chicago with Denis Azabagic, and attended Northwestern University as a student of Anne Waller, earning Master of Music and Doctor of Music degrees.