SPORTING TIMES/HOME OWNERS' MONTHLY, INC. SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE, INC. , CREATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION. State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes, who announced the appointment, said Mr Samuels was a seasoned leader with a strong background in policy and economic development. from Hartford) Phone Number Address Background Report Addresses N Quaker Hill Rd, Pawling, NY E 58th St, New York, NY Park Ave S, New York, NY Plus Addresses In Cresskill, NJ | Little Rock Air Force Base, AR Relatives Helen Kane Samuels B Samuels Robert Robert M Samuels Leigh Anne Samuels View details [2], Samuels wrote columns for the magazines Modern Percussionist and Modern Drummer, a method book, and made an instructional video. DB. By the time he graduated with a degree in psychology from Boston University, he was playing mallet instruments. DAVID W. ARNOLD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. In 1966 he enrolled in Boston . Earlier today, American jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra released a statement through their official Facebook page confirming the death of former bandmate, vibraphonist and marimba player Dave Samuels, who was aged 70. His busy schedule with Spyro Gyra did not prevent Samuels from maintaining a solo career, however. Former Te Puni Kkiri chief executive Sir Wira Gardiner says Dave Samuels is the right person at the right time for the top job in the Mori ministry. Don't seek support service here please. Terina returns to Te Puni Kkiri after undertaking the Graduate programme in 2007; where she was first introduced to the Public Service. Farewell, brother.. Shorter performing at the 2015 Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle. Its endless. A recipient of Grammy and Latin Grammy awards, Samuels had a long association with the band Spyro Gyra, and he was a co-founder of The Caribbean Jazz Project, as well as several other groups, including Double Image, Gallery and the Skylight Trio. Facebook gives people the power to. He began playing professionally at 15, and shortly thereafter began exploring the jazz clubs in nearby Chicago. To make a donation to the Alzheimers Association in honor of David Alan Samuels, click here. Dave Samuels Interview 11,552 views Jan 23, 2013 159 Dislike Share Save Yamaha_Global 256K subscribers Dave Samuels plays the vibraphone and talks about how he started to play Jazz, his. Among the books he wrote are Contemporary Vibraphone Technique: A Musical Approach (two volumes) and Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along, an instruction manual with an accompanying CD. Facebook gives people the power to. He also continued freelancing with McCandless, Friedman, and others, and in 1995 was a part of Gerry Mulligans final recordings. The Ministry supports three Ministers: The Minister for Mori Development, the Associate Minister for Mori Development, and the Minister for Whnau Ora. Free and open company data on New York (US) company DAVID SAMUELS, V.M.D., P.C. [I]f youre an improviser, playing the same material doesnt have to be a handicap, Samuels told journalist Don Heckman of his approach to performance. Photo: RNZ / Tom Furley. Read the latest news, case studies and media updates from New Zealand Story. He taught at Berklee and at the New England Conservatory of Music. The Company's current operating status is Active. Andrew Baker (Te Arawa, Twharetoa) is Managing Director of Tika Learning Ltd, a strategic cultural consultancy helping businesses in their journey to discover the value in authentically embracing Mori culture. I looked in my date book, saw an awful lot of white space and said, Why not? and its just continued on from there.. Paul has been Chairman of Gareth Morgan Investments Ltd and Kiwibank Investment Management Ltd and a Director of Kiwi Insurance Ltd, New Zealand Home Loans Ltd, Kiwibank Custodial Services Ltd, AMP Home Loans Ltd, Kiwi Capital Securities Ltd, Kiwi Capital Funding Ltd and Kiwi Wealth Management Ltd. One of an iconic triumvirate of 60s rock guitar gods, along with Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck set the. Jul 1995 - Apr 20015 years 10 months. Paula Rawiri brings a wealth and breadth of experience to the role of Deputy Secretary Regional Partnerships and Operations. The result was the largest single . He brings these skills and more to the role of Deputy Secretary, Policy Partnerships. Another noteworthy recording was Samuels salute to one of his vibraphone heroesTjader-ized: A Tribute To Cal Tjader, released by Verve in 1998. Paul Brock was the Kiwibank Group Chief Executive from 2010-2017. His recordings and live performances during that period also reflect his prowess on the steelpan, a tuned percussion instrument of Trinidadian origin. Grant's previous experience includes roles as Deputy Chief Executive and General Manager, Strategy at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE), following extensive experience as Regional Director, South/South East Asia and Group General Manager, Business Solutions on the NZTE Leadership Team. At the time that Friedman and Samuels were profiled in journalist Herb Nolans article Two-Man Percussion Crusade in the Dec. 2, 1976, issue of DownBeat, the pair had recorded the album Winter Love, April Joy, and a follow-up, Futures Past, was slated for release. enter your email and well send you details, Aug 2005 Dave Samuels has established himself as the top mallet player of his generation. Dave (David) Tokohau Samuels is a seasoned public service leader with strong ties to iwi, hap and whnau Mori. Te Puni Kkiri means a group moving forward together. DownBeat is an internationally registered trademark of Maher Publications. He began his career as an infantry officer in the New Zealand Army and has led New Zealand soldiers in Singapore and Malaysia and seen operational service in Lebanon, Syria, Bougainville, and East Timor. As the Functional Lead for Health and Safety across the public sector, Ray is responsible for increasing the capability for smart health and safety practice across the public sector. Peter has been Chief Executive of NZTE since October 2011. 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During his long career, Samuels collaborated with a vast array of musicians, including Chet Baker, Carla Bley, Billy Cobham, Freddy Cole, the Fantasy Band, Art Garfunkel, Stan Getz, Christian Howes, Bruce Hornsby, Bob James, Paul McCandless, Pat Metheny, Gerry Mulligan, Gerry Niewood, Oscar Peterson, Diane Schuur, Nestor Torres, Yellowjackets and Frank Zappa. He is a member of the Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum Steering Committee alongside a number of leaders across the government and private sectors. In January 2021, Ren was appointed as Interim Chief Executive of Tourism New Zealand. He taught at Berklee College of Music (in 197274, and then rejoined the faculty in 1995) and New England Conservatory, both in Boston. Mr Samuels, of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea, will start as chief executive of the Ministry of Mori Development in September. Terinas public service experience extends across policy, corporate services, and community engagement to lead ourOrganisational Supportfunctions. I led the development of several gas, electricity, and technology businesses during my 7-year career with . Died. About|Terms of Use|PrivacyCopyright 2023 Maher Publications. Her role at Te Puni Kkiri allows Grace to draw from her kete of knowledge, to help deliver a high performing support system that enables the organisation to achieve its vision of Thriving Whnau. Other highlights in what is truly a . We are pleased to have Hugh join our Te Puni Kkiri whnau. In 1993 Samuels founded, with clarinetist Paquito DRivera and steelpannist Andy Narell, the Caribbean Jazz Project. Prior to that he was the Consul and Regional Agriculture Counsellor for the Ministry for Primary Industries at the New Zealand Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, where he was responsible for maintaining and expanding primary industry trade with the Middle East and North Africa. She held the role for over six years and was the first whine to lead the organisation. Whatever label they wear, CJP have a bright, infectious sound, led by vibraphonist Dave Samuels' bubbling and watery tones and, on three tracks here, the amazing talking steel drums of Andy Narell. Already a member? View the profiles of people named Dave Samuels. public sector and New Zealand political economy, To join your company account for BusinessDesk and enjoy full access, Meet the team bringing our unique New Zealand stories to life to enhance our global reputation. As Deputy Secretary Critical Projects, he is responsible for delivering a broad range of projects aimed at helping government see how it can work best with Mori to support whnau to thrive. During the 1980s he also recorded with Paul McCandless, Art Lande, Anthony Davis, and Bobby McFerrin. Outgoing Te Puni Kkiri chief executive Michelle Hippolite has been in the role for over six years. Join Facebook to connect with Dave Samuels and others you may know. He is married to Marguerite and has seven children. Join Facebook to connect with David Samuels and others you may know. View the profiles of people named David Samuels. The family requests that donations be directed to the Alzheimers Association and/or to a Berklee College of Music scholarship fund. Eruera Rerekura. All rights reserved. Prior to this he was reporting directly to the Prime Minister on the work of the Child Wellbeing Unit and the Child Poverty Unit. Learn all about Dave Samuels on AllMusic. Winter Love, April Joy featured Friedman and Samuels playing vibraphone, marimba and bass marimba. Joining DPMC from his role as Assistant Commissioner at the State Services Commission, Geoff worked with the Chief Executives of ten social sector agencies to lift system performance.