Dave Samuels

American musician (1948–2019)

Born: 9 October 1948
Waukegan
Died: 22 April 2019
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1974–
Record labels: Enja Records

Biography

Dave Samuels was a jazz musician who played vibraphone and marimba. Dave Samuels was born on 9 October 1948 in Waukegan and died on 22 April 2019 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Enja Records. Honours include Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album (2008).

David Alan Samuels (October 9, 1948 – April 22, 2019) was an American vibraphone and marimba player who spent many years with the contemporary jazz group Spyro Gyra. His recordings and live performances during that period also reflect his prowess on the steelpan, a tuned percussion instrument of Trinidadian origin.

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