View the profiles of professionals named "Dave Samuels" on LinkedIn. Already a member? 22 April 2019 (aged 70) Dave Samuels (October 9, 1948 - April 22, 2019) was an American vibraphonist and marimba player who spent many years with the contemporary jazz group Spyro Gyra. His death was announced by the band on its official Facebook page, and confirmed by his daughter, Sarah Samuels. DRivera and Narell would eventually leave the group, and Samuels became its leader. Prior to his work with Spyro Gyra, Samuels was a member of baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligans sextet, accompanying him on his legendary 1974 Carnegie Hall reunion concert with trumpeter Chet Baker. 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It has nothing to do with whether you become a professional musician or not. Facebook gives people the power to. "From a Mori point of view, an iwi point of view, what we want is a leader in TPK that is connected, understands the nuances of the politics of Wellington and is able to achieve the objectives Nanaia (Mahuta), his Minister, and Peeni (Henare), his other Minister, set for him, and I'm pretty confident he will," Sir Wira says. Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata was a great opportunity to share krero, all the while enjoying the best that the world of . Te Puni Kkiri is led by Secretary for Mori Development, Dave Samuels, who is supported by a team of Deputy Secretaries. Founded in 1993, The Caribbean Jazz Project initially featured Samuels, reedist Paquito DRivera and steel pan player Andy Narell. Holds a Master of Philosophy in Defence and Strategic Studies from Massey University and a Master of Public Administration (with merit) from Victoria University. This is not the official website of this company. View the profiles of people named David Samuels. Last updated: Friday, 3 March 2023 | He is the Secretary for Mori Development. He played in a vibes/marimba duo with David Friedman, who had been his teacher at Boston, releasing albums under the name Double Image. 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. He taught at Berklee College of Music (in 197274, and then rejoined the faculty in 1995) and New England Conservatory, both in Boston. Ren de Monchy joined Tourism New Zealand in August 2015. An extensive background in the financial services industry has also included senior management positions with Westpac and Trust Bank. Before NZTE Peter was based in Sydney as Regional President Norske Skog Australasia, manufacturing newsprint for New Zealand, Australia and Asian markets. Stay connected with us. Along with her passion for economic change-making, she is a champion for Aotearoas innovators and businesses to unlock the solutions needed to address climate change and social challenges. The group won a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album (2002s The Gathering) and a Latin Grammy in the same category (2008s Afro Bop Alliance). Burt Bacharach, who died in Los Angeles at age 94 on Feb. 8, was among the last of a small, oddly isolated island of. Mr Samuels, of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea, will start as chief executive of the Ministry of Mori Development in September. Dave has held numerous policy and operational leadership roles with the Department of Corrections, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. Explore Dave Samuels's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Living in various places across New Zealand growing up, Geoff went on to study at the University of Waikato and later at Victoria University of Wellington. 2023 Madavor Media, LLC. Chair New Zealand Story Advisory Board, Secretary and CEO Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Director-General Ministry for Primary Industries. Samuels enjoyed a long musical partnership with fellow mallet instrumentalist David Friedman, with whom he founded The Mallet Duo and the band Double Image. public sector and New Zealand political economy, To join your company account for BusinessDesk and enjoy full access, Sir Wira says while his fellow former soldier worked in a senior policy role at the ministry, more relevant is his more recent trade roles for the Ministry of Primary Industries in the Middle East and China. DownBeat is an internationally registered trademark of Maher Publications. Its endless. Another noteworthy recording was Samuels salute to one of his vibraphone heroesTjader-ized: A Tribute To Cal Tjader, released by Verve in 1998. Our Ministers The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1950s: Critics Picks, Year in Review: The Top 40 Jazz Albums of 2022, Year in Review: The Top 10 Historical Albums of 2022. Terina is currently completing her Master of Public Management with the Australian New Zealand School of Government. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. 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. Mr Samuels brings a w. Ray Smith is Director-General at the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Grace provided oversight and direction over the Waitangi Units administrative and support services to the Waitangi Tribunal. 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. Details will be announced as they develop on social media. For the first five or six years I was basically just a hired musician whod go into the studio and overdub my music. Nevertheless, Samuels performed on each of the bands first six albums before becoming a full-time member with their seventh, 1983s City Kids. Hugh McAslan is seconded to Te Puni Kkiri from Te Ope Katua O Aotearoa (New Zealand Defence Force) until late 2024 in the role of Deputy Secretary Critical Projects and Governance. [2], Samuels wrote columns for the magazines Modern Percussionist and Modern Drummer, a method book, and made an instructional video. One of an iconic triumvirate of 60s rock guitar gods, along with Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck set the. Samuels has held various senior roles in. Their business is recorded as DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION. He was Co-Founder of the bank which was launched in 2002. He said he had no doubt that under Mr Samuels' leadership, Te Puni Kkiri would help improve wellbeing for whnau, hap and iwi. 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. It's easy to turn JavaScript on -, National Emergency Management Agency civil.defence.govt.nz, find out how to enable JavaScript in your browser, provide guidance to government about policies affecting Mori wellbeing. After working in the international arena for the past five years growing trade and market access in New Zealands primary industries in the Middle East and Asia, Dave has returned home to lead Te Puni Kkiri. The connection Geoff has with Te Puni Kkiri spans more than a decade, when he worked from 1999 to 2012 in different roles including as Advisor to the Minister of Mori Affairs and Deputy Secretary for Whnau and Social Policy. Dave Samuels Ministry of Mori Development / Te Puni Kkiri Te tumu whakarae m te puni kkiri (secretary for Mori) Appointed September 2019. A BusinessDesk subscription is your key to unlocking the Eruera Rerekura. But you always knew that Read More Kelly Sill, My introduction to Joeys music was in 1995 when I was given his Live at the 5 Spot CD as a Christmas gift and immediately Read More In Memoriam: Joey DeFrancesco, America's jazz resource, delivered to your inbox. The Executive Leadership Team of Te Puni Kkiri is Secretary for Mori Development Dave Samuels and Deputy Secretaries. Samuels moved to New York in 1974, where his chops and Burtons endorsement quickly gained him work with Mulligans band, as well as recording sessions on Bleys seminal 3/4 for Piano and Orchestra and Zappas jazz-infected 1977 album Zappa in New York. David Kenneth Samuels, 51 Resides in Englewood, CO Lived In Denver CO, Arlington VA, Washington DC, Albany NY Related To Elizabeth Samuels, Barbara Samuels, Carol Samuels, William Samuels Includes Address (11) Phone (9) Email (4) See Results David Rustam Samuels, 61 Resides in Newton, NC He played drums and piano as a child. (company number 1080724), 2014 GLASCO TPKE, WOODSTOCK, NY, 12498 Learn how to leverage transparent company data at scale. Grant McPherson leads Education New Zealand on its mission to take New Zealand's "education experiences to the world for enduring economic social and cultural benefits". Te Puni Kkiri provides independent policy advice to the Minister and Associate Minister for Mori Development and the Minister for Whnau Ora. In 1966 he enrolled in Boston University, where he learned to play vibraphone and marimba, and extended his studies at Bostons Berklee College of Music, where he studied under Gary Burton. Or at least you can inspire someone else to play something different. His recordings and live performances during that period also reflect his prowess on the steelpan, a tuned percussion instrument of Trinidadian origin. With a strong background in operational and policy management, Paula is highly skilled in developing and implementing Mori education initiatives, and she continues to broker opportunities with whnau, hap, iwi and Mori at Te Puni Kkiri. Samuels has demonstrated his versatility and gained worldwide recognition by performing and recording with a broad scope of artists ranging . Drummer/vibraphonist Jason Marsalis, in town with the New Orleans Groovemasters, took time for a listening session and. Houston, Texas and London, England. He leads a workforce of 3,000 people in over 70 locations in New Zealand and around the world. Ren brings 15 years' global experience in consumer-led businesses including local and international marketing roles for Fonterra and Heineken and most recently as Marketing Director at Asia Pacific Breweries in Singapore. Its a process thats always growing; it never stops, he said of learning about music. Dave Samuels is the current Chief Executive of Te Puni Kkiri (the Ministry of Mori Development) in New Zealand. Geoff Short has extensive experience working across Government and with Mori communities. Hughs experience of both national and international broader public service provides Te Puni Kkiri with an opportunity to develop innovative solutions from a unique perspective. Te Puni Kkiri means a group moving forward together. With public service experience across a broad range of policy, operational and service design responsibilities, Grace brings a wealth of experience and expertise to lead our strategy, finance and performance functions. Victoria Blood has a long and international career in the entertainment and creative industries, working with some of the biggest names in New Zealands music scene, including managing Gin Wigmore. Te Puni Kkiri has a new leader at the helm. Paula Rawiri brings a wealth and breadth of experience to the role of Deputy Secretary Regional Partnerships and Operations. David Alan Samuels (October 9, 1948 April 22, 2019)[1] was an American vibraphone and marimba player who spent many years with the contemporary jazz group Spyro Gyra. During his time as the Policy Director, he led successful initiatives to bolster Mori economic and business development and the development of the Mori Economic Strategy and Action Plan He kai kei aku ringa which was released in 2012. Andrew has vast experience in building Mori culture within mainstream businesses and has also been instrumental in establishing New Zealand Storys Mori Advisory Group, which ensures a strong Mori lens in all stakeholder engagements and external campaigns. The family requests that donations be directed to the Alzheimers Association and/or to a Berklee College of Music scholarship fund. MPI works to enable and partner with primary industries to continue growing and protecting New Zealand. All rights reserved. 4, "Dave Samuels | Album Discography | AllMusic", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dave_Samuels&oldid=1142428577, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 09:22. In her role she oversees investment in innovation that will build capability among Mori communities so they can achieve their aspirations and move towards intergenerational transformation. 1. His recordings and live performances during that period also reflect his prowess on the steelpan, a tuned percussion instrument of Trinidadian origin. The statement also indicated that Samuels was battling with an undisclosed illness saying, "He has not been well for quite a while." The Company's current operating status is Active Chris has spent the last five years (2013-2018) as NewZealands High Commissioner to Australia. As Group Chief Executive Paul led the Kiwibank Group through a period of rapid growth and diversification into business banking, wealth management, insurance and asset finance. Their business is recorded as DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION . Her appointment builds on five years working with New Zealand Story and the Advisory Board welcomes her global connections and strategic direction for our important and rapidly evolving creative sector ecosystem. Mr Samuels was welcomed into the job on Monday. Find out what support is availableNational Emergency Management Agency civil.defence.govt.nz, Ministry of Mori Development-Te Puni Kkiri. 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. Equitable & effective government performance for Mori, Distinguished Service Decoration for services to the NZ Defence Force, List of advice received by the Minister for Mori Development, List of advice received by the Associate Minister for Mori Development, List of advice received by the Minister for Whnau Ora.