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Dave Samuels (David Alan Samuels) was born on 9 October, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois, U.S., is an American vibraphone and marimba player (1948–2019). Discover Dave Samuels's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

Popular As David Alan Samuels
Occupation Musician
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 9 October 1948
Birthday 9 October
Birthplace Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death 22 April, 2019
Died Place N/A
Nationality United States

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1948

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.

Samuels was born in Waukegan, Illinois, United States.

At the age of six he started playing drums and piano.

He learned vibes and marimba while a student at Boston University.

He continued his studies at the Berklee College of Music, also in Boston, and studied with vibraphonist Gary Burton.

1974

He taught percussion at Berklee before moving to New York City in 1974.

Soon he was recording and performing with Gerry Mulligan, Carla Bley, and Gerry Niewood.

He played in a vibes/marimba duo with David Friedman, who had been his teacher at Boston, releasing albums under the name Double Image.

1979

In 1979 he began recording with Spyro Gyra, eventually becoming a member of the band in 1986 and remaining with it through the 1990s.

1980

During the 1980s he also recorded with Paul McCandless, Art Lande, Anthony Davis, and Bobby McFerrin.

1993

In 1993 he created the Caribbean Jazz Project.

Samuels wrote columns for the magazines Modern Percussionist and Modern Drummer, a method book, and made an instructional video.

He taught at Berklee and at the New England Conservatory of Music.

2019

Samuels died on April 22, 2019, due to an undisclosed long-term illness.

With Spyro Gyra

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With Double Image

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