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
Discography: 6 albums

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. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Living Colors” (1988) to “Dualism” (2002). 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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Discography

Studio and live albums

Living Colors 1988

Ten Degrees North 1989

Natural Selection 1991

Del Sol 1993

Tjader-ized: A Cal Tjader Tribute 1998

Dualism 2002

Also plays on

Albums where Dave Samuels is credited as a sideman

1975	Carnegie Hall Concert — Gerry Mulligan / Chet Baker	percussion, vibraphone
1975	Carnegie Hall Concert - Volume 2 — Gerry Mulligan / Chet Baker	percussion, vibraphone
1975	13 & 3/4 — Michael Mantler / Carla Bley	bell, chimes, marimba, percussion, vibraphone
1977	Spyro Gyra — Spyro Gyra	marimba, tabla
1979	Morning Dance — Spyro Gyra	marimba, membranophone, vibraphone
1980	Catching the Sun — Spyro Gyra	marimba, membranophone, vibraphone
1980	Carnaval — Spyro Gyra	marimba, vibraphone
1982	Incognito — Spyro Gyra	congas
1983	City Kids — Spyro Gyra	marimba, vibraphone
1993	The Firm — Dave Grusin	marimba, synthesizer, producer
1994	A Night in Englewood — Paquito D’Rivera & The United Nation Orchestra	marimba, vibraphone
2005	Schuur Fire — Diane Schuur	marimba, vibraphone, arranger
2007	Fruit From the Loom — Billy Cobham	marimba, vibraphone

Member of

Spyro Gyra 1974– · American jazz band

Awards

2008 Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Dave Samuels play?

Dave Samuels is known for playing vibraphone and marimba.

When and where was Dave Samuels born?

Dave Samuels was born 9 October 1948 in Waukegan.

What are Dave Samuels's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Living Colors (1988), Ten Degrees North (1989), Natural Selection (1991), Del Sol (1993) and Tjader-ized: A Cal Tjader Tribute (1998).

External links

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