Grace has also held management roles in the Department of Corrections and the tertiary education sector. Christopher Luxon's State of the Nation speech: Affordable childcare plan unveiled. David Alan Samuels was born October 9, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois. Burt Bacharach, who died in Los Angeles at age 94 on Feb. 8, was among the last of a small, oddly isolated island of. 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. Te Puni Kkiri has a new leader at the helm - David Tokohau Samuels of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea has been welcomed into his role. (DOS ID: 1080724). She held the role for over six years and was the first whine to lead the organisation. He was also previously General Manager of Tasman Paper in Kawerau and Senior Vice President for Norske Skog International at the global headquarters in Oslo. Congratulations to the winners of Te Matatini 2023, Te Kapa Haka o Te Whnau a Apanui! 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. DownBeat is an internationally registered trademark of Maher Publications. Dave Samuels is the current Chief Executive of Te Puni Kkiri (the Ministry of Mori Development) in New Zealand. All rights reserved. He is the Secretary for Mori Development. The result was the largest single . His tribal allegiances are Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea. Te Puni Kkiri is led by Secretary for Mori Development, Dave Samuels, who is supported by a team of Deputy Secretaries. He is also a member of the Massey University Business School Advisory Board. Mr Samuels, of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea, will start as chief executive of the Ministry of Mori Development in September. There are 200+ professionals named "Dave Samuels", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. 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. Peter has been Chief Executive of NZTE since October 2011. During his military career Hugh completed multiple overseas operational deployments, including being the Deputy Commanding General of Coalition Forces for the Defeat ISIS campaign in Iraq in 2016-2017. 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. Dave (David) Tokohau Samuels is a seasoned public service leader with strong ties to iwi, hap and whnau Mori. Mr Samuels was welcomed into the job on Monday. 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. Don't seek support service here please. - Mar 2015, Consul and Regional Agriculture Counsellor, Mar 2015 Most recently she was the Ministrys Director of Education, Waikato. 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. DB. Meet the team bringing our unique New Zealand stories to life to enhance our global reputation. She has been Chair of the New Zealand Music Commission since 2013, and is Leader of WeCreate Incorporated, providing advice to the Government on policy matters affecting the creative sector. His career began as an infantry officer in the New Zealand Army. Eruera Rerekura. - Sep 2019, Secretary for Mori Development and Chief Executive Officer, Sep 2019 It was as a session musician that he first encountered Spyro Gyra when they were a local bar band up in Buffalo, he told Heckman. Learn all about Dave Samuels on AllMusic. 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. There is no reason why it cant., Samuels added, To expose the vibes, we have to cover all the areas; I mean, doing concerts, clinics, giving lessons, doing lecturesits all part of the basic goal, which is to get people to play the instrument.. Across her public service career to date, Terina has worked at the Environmental Protection Authority, Inland Revenue, and the Department of Corrections. Te Puni Kkiri has a new leader at the helm. It soon became Samuels project alone, a vehicle for exploring various styles of Latin and Afro-Caribbean jazz. Samuels left Spyro Gyra in 2005 and made the Caribbean Jazz Project his primary musical outlet. He taught percussion at Berklee before moving to New York City in 1974. Ray joined MPI on 1 November 2018 and is proud to be given the opportunity to work in a sector that has so much potential to influence both the standard of living and positive environmental outcomes for New Zealanders and for our children and future generations. During the 1980s he also recorded with Paul McCandless, Art Lande, Anthony Davis, and Bobby McFerrin. One of an iconic triumvirate of 60s rock guitar gods, along with Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck set the. public sector and New Zealand political economy, To join your company account for BusinessDesk and enjoy full access, which means that www.govt.nz might not display properly on your device. He was 70. Houston, Texas and London, England. 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. As well as dealing with a reset of the Ministry sought by Mori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta, Mr Samuels will also be in a good position to assist Mori exporters who want to attend Expo 2020 in Dubai. 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. He is the Secretary for Mori Development. Details will be announced as they develop on social media. Dave Samuels, a master mallet player whose primary instruments were vibraphone and marimba, died on April 22 in New York City, following a long illness. View the profiles of professionals named "Dave Samuels" on LinkedIn. In the pantheons of guitar players, Jeff was the chosen one, said Steve Vai of the late Jeff Beck. A BusinessDesk subscription is your key to unlocking the He was also a freelancer with the likes of Carla Bley, Frank Zappa, David Friedman, and Paul McCandless, and released several albums under his own name throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The CJPs 2008 release, Afro Bop Alliancewhich included standards as well as Samuels original compositionswon a Latin Grammy award in the category Best Latin Jazz Album. (DOS ID: 1080724) was incorporated on 05/08/1986 in New York. He also continued freelancing with McCandless, Friedman, and others, and in 1995 was a part of Gerry Mulligans final recordings. Formulated the Mori economic strategy and action plan He kai kei aku ringa, released in 2012. One day they called me up and asked me to go on tour, he recalled. The deeply emotive. She also guided the Mori Land Courts national network of offices, to provide a range of services for Mori landowners and their whnau and hap. He is replacing Michelle Hippolite, who announced her resignation this year. As Director Commercial, Ren manages Tourism New Zealands Commercial function which brings together our offshore offices and global Business Events team. Holds a Master of Philosophy in Defence and Strategic Studies from Massey University and a Master of Public Administration (with merit) from Victoria University. 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. All rights reserved. On April 22, Spyro Gyra posted a tribute on its Facebook page: Today the world said goodbye to Dave Samuels, a man of great talent, intelligence and wit. Samuels enjoyed a long musical partnership with fellow mallet instrumentalist David Friedman, with whom he founded The Mallet Duo and the band Double Image. His death was announced by the band on its official Facebook page, and confirmed by his daughter, Sarah Samuels. 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. He first joined MFAT in 1985. Its one way to keep yourself vibrant and alive.. He played drums and piano as a child. 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). He's David Samuels of Waikato-Tainui and Whakathea descent. Founded in 1993, The Caribbean Jazz Project initially featured Samuels, reedist Paquito DRivera and steel pan player Andy Narell. He leads a workforce of 3,000 people in over 70 locations in New Zealand and around the world. enter your email and well send you details, Aug 2005 [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. Mr Samuels, of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea, will start as chief executive of the Ministry of Mori Development in September. Biography [ edit] An extensive background in the financial services industry has also included senior management positions with Westpac and Trust Bank. DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, DAVID SAMUELS, V.M.D., P.C. I learned to improvise the way most of the earlier jazz artists did, he said. Te Puni Kkiri provides independent policy advice to the Minister and Associate Minister for Mori Development and the Minister for Whnau Ora. Paula holds a Bachelor of Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Mori and Pacific Development from the University of Waikato. Grace provided oversight and direction over the Waitangi Units administrative and support services to the Waitangi Tribunal. - Te Puni Kokiri 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. Previously helped promote NZ's primary industries in the Middle East and Asia Led the policy unit at TPK from 2005-2012. Te Puni Kkiri means a group moving forward together. National State of Emergency declared to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. He taught at Berklee and at the New England Conservatory of Music. For 18 years Paula contributed to Mori development at the Ministry of Education, where she has worked in leadership roles since 2002. Chair New Zealand Story Advisory Board, Secretary and CEO Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Director-General Ministry for Primary Industries. His earlier career included assignments in Tehran, Canberra, London and Papua New Guinea, where he was High Commissioner. This toxic combination of widening political polarisation and institutional failures was contaminated further by the country's disastrous response to Covid-19, which crushed small and medium-sized businesses while padding the profits of large investors and internet-based monopolists. 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. 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. (company number 1080724), 2014 GLASCO TPKE, WOODSTOCK, NY, 12498 Learn how to leverage transparent company data at scale. Dave Samuels is the current Chief Executive of Te Puni Kkiri (the Ministry of Mori Development) in New Zealand. Dave Samuels Ministry of Mori Development / Te Puni Kkiri Te tumu whakarae m te puni kkiri (secretary for Mori) Appointed September 2019. Jul 1995 - Apr 20015 years 10 months. 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. 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. 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. 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. Dave Samuels' release offers music that is often more pleasant than it is challenging, but Samuels has an original voice on the marimbas and vibes, the groove tunes are generally quite enjoyable (particularly the calypso "Cara Linda" and the tricky "Knots"), and the leader's solos are uniformly strong. Produced by Jay Beckenstein, Living Colors is bound to appeal to Spyro Gyra audiences. Died. Copyright GrandNews Theme Demo - Theme by ThemeGoods. It has nothing to do with whether you become a professional musician or not. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. Our Mori Advisory Group provides guidance on protocols, language and content development to ensure that New Zealands storytelling reflects and connects to Te Ao Mori with authenticity. Their business is recorded as DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION. 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. Grace grew up in Auckland, where she gained a Masters of New Zealand History from the University of Auckland. Ray Smith is Director-General at the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Its a process thats always growing; it never stops, he said of learning about music. Theres always something new that someone is doing, or something different that someone is doing. Our organisational structure consists of The Secretary for Mori Development and five puni. We are pleased to have Hugh join our Te Puni Kkiri whnau. Dave has held numerous policy and operational leadership roles with the Department of Corrections, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. Additionally, Samuels contributed to one of Spyro Gyras biggest airplay successes, playing marimba and steel drums on the title track to the 1979 album Morning Dance. Terinas public service experience extends across policy, corporate services, and community engagement to lead ourOrganisational Supportfunctions. While he isn't widely known in Moridom, he has the confidence of senior minister. 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. He is a former Deputy Secretary for Education at the Ministry of Education, assigned to the Minister of Educations Office as Chief Advisor. 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. He taught at Berklee College of Music (in 197274, and then rejoined the faculty in 1995) and New England Conservatory, both in Boston. 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. He continued his studies at the Berklee College of Music, also in Boston, and studied with vibraphonist Gary Burton. The third of three brothers, he began to play drums at age six, inspired by his two older brothers who played saxophone and piano. DAVID SAMUELS, V.M.D., P.C. Join Facebook to connect with Dave Samuels and others you may know. The Company's current operating status is Active. Dave Samuels, a master mallet player whose primary instruments were vibraphone and marimba, died on April 22 in New York City, following a long illness. David Alan Samuels was born Oct. 9, 1948, in Waukegan, Illinois. He has a strong background in policy and economic development including leading the Policy unit at Te Puni Kkiri from 2005-2012. 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. As part of this mahi, Grace worked closely with Te Puni Kkiri on joint initiatives, including improving services and support for Mori Landowners through the Whenua Mori Programme, and working on amendments to Te Ture Whenua Mori legislation. Theyve been present and there have been individuals who have brought the vibes to prominence on occasion, but the truth is the instrument is not functioning in the music scene as much as it should be. David Tokohau Samuels of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea has been welcomed into his role. They really have had very little impact in the past 20 years, Samuels said. Chris also spent some time in the Ministry of Defence as Deputy Secretary, Policy and Planning from 2004-2008. Started career as an infantry officer in the NZ Army. Diane Schuur Featuring Caribbean Jazz Project Schuur Fire, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. Join Facebook to connect with David Samuels and others you may know. Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, United States. 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. To make a donation to the Alzheimers Association in honor of David Alan Samuels, click here. Soon he was recording and performing with Gerry Mulligan, Carla Bley, and Gerry Niewood. Become a member and get exclusive access to articles, live sessions and more! With the help of the Yellowjackets' rhythm . About|Terms of Use|PrivacyCopyright 2023 Maher Publications. Prior to his current appointmen t he was the Deputy Director-General, China Relations based in the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing, leading the Ministry for Primary Industries' team in China. And these words are all true. Its an endless study.. Samuels family plans to host a memorial service in New York in early May. One of the most prodigious composers and singular, harmonically sophisticated improvisers in jazz history, tenor and. David Tokohau Samuels has been named as the new head of Te Puni Kkiri. Louise brings a unique skillset and excellent understanding of global markets, from her time in global business management roles for Fonterra. He began playing professionally at 15, and shortly thereafter began exploring the jazz clubs in nearby Chicago. In Mark Smalls 2003 article Remaining in the Fold (published on the Berklee website), Samuels, who was an associate professor at the school at the time, discussed his formative experiences playing jazz. His busy schedule with Spyro Gyra did not prevent Samuels from maintaining a solo career, however. Ihumtao: Protesters accept Kiingitanga's offer to host hui, Exact fate of whale fossil taken from West Coast river unknown, Rongo experts fear crackdown in Therapeutics Products Bill, Cyclone Gabrielle: Government announces $15 million for aid at marae and clean-up support, Man killed in Beach Haven fatal assault named, Live Super Rugby Pacific: Blues v Brumbies, 'I've done it all' - Sir Rod Stewart on getting older and staying fit. Last updated: Friday, 3 March 2023 | He is married to Marguerite and has seven children. It entered jazz lore Read More Favorite Number, You never quite knew what Chicago bassist Kelly Sill was going to play (or what he was going to say). Dave (David) Tokohau Samuels is a seasoned public service leader with strong ties to iwi, hap and whnau Mori. 6 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and which included Samuels composition Bahia.. Dave Samuels has established himself as the top mallet player of his generation. Years later, Dave attained a Master of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences) in Defence and Strategic Studies from Massey University and a Master of Public Administration degree (with Merit) from Victoria University of Wellington. - Jul 2017, Aug 2017 David Samuels announced as new Te Puni Kkiri CEO | The new CEO of Te Puni Kkiri has been announced. Chris was Deputy Secretary for the Australia, Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa Group from 2008-2013. 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. The Company's current operating status is Active Before NZTE Peter was based in Sydney as Regional President Norske Skog Australasia, manufacturing newsprint for New Zealand, Australia and Asian markets. Dave Samuels, a Grammy-award winning vibraphonist best known for his work over three decades with the crossover jazz-fusion band Spyro Gyra, passed away April 22 in New York City after a long illness.
