David Lahm is an American jazz pianist born in New York City in 1940, who began his musical journey with classical piano lessons at the age of seven. Inspired by the likes of Thelonious Monk, he soon found his passion in jazz, eventually becoming a renowned jazz composer and songwriter. Lahm's rich harmonic imagination and rhythmic incisiveness are hallmarks of his music, which often crosses genres. The son of celebrated songwriter Dorothy Fields, Lahm has made significant contributions to the jazz scene, including a song co-written with his mother. With a career spanning decades, he continues to captivate audiences with his unique musical insights and innovative compositions.