Rmere, 03 Poutterangi, 2023. Peter has been Chief Executive of NZTE since October 2011. By the time he graduated with a degree in psychology from Boston University, he was playing mallet instruments. View the profiles of people named David Samuels. 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. Founded in 1993, The Caribbean Jazz Project initially featured Samuels, reedist Paquito DRivera and steel pan player Andy Narell. In addition to a number of roles in Wellington, Chris has served with the International Peace Monitoring Team in the Solomon Islands, the NewZealand delegation to the UNGeneral Assembly and was seconded to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He made his first album, One Step Ahead, in 1980the first of 10 solo albums. Samuels enjoyed a long musical partnership with fellow mallet instrumentalist David Friedman, with whom he founded The Mallet Duo and the band Double Image. As the Functional Lead for Health and Safety across the public sector, Ray is responsible for increasing the capability for smart health and safety practice across the public sector. Andy Narell's contributions on "Pan Dance" and "New Math" lend a definite Caribbean influence and seem to be a preview of the Caribbean Jazz Project, which would eventually happen in the early '90s.For the most part, Living Colors is a very nice album, however, Samuels tends not to be overly adventurous . Produced by Jay Beckenstein, Living Colors is bound to appeal to Spyro Gyra audiences. An extensive background in the financial services industry has also included senior management positions with Westpac and Trust Bank. Violinist Christian Howes guests on Samuels' "Slow Dance," giving it a wonderfully eerie and wheezing feel. Terinas previous role was at Manat m ng Iwi te Moana-nui--Kiwa, Ministry for Pacific Peoples, where she served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Hugh brings lived leadership, and strategic and operational experience to his role culminating from over 30 years service as an officer in Ngti Tmatauenga (New Zealand Army) and more recently in Defence strategy and intelligence roles. 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. tpk.govt.nz 189 7 Comments Like Comment Share Te Puni Kkiri 8,567 followers 3d Report this post Report Report. Nolan described the LP as a record of tremendous lyrical and emotional depth., Samuels told DownBeat that he and Friedman were on a mission to shine a bright spotlight on mallet instruments. David Tokohau Samuels has been named as the new head of Te Puni Kkiri. Dave has held numerous policy and operational leadership roles with the Department of Corrections, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. He was Co-Founder of the bank which was launched in 2002. 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. 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. from Hartford) Phone Number Address Background Report Addresses N Quaker Hill Rd, Pawling, NY E 58th St, New York, NY Park Ave S, New York, NY Plus Addresses In Cresskill, NJ | Little Rock Air Force Base, AR Relatives Helen Kane Samuels B Samuels Robert Robert M Samuels Leigh Anne Samuels View details 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. The most influential non-Latin figure in Latin jazz is paid respectful homage by another non-Latin vibraphonist of note, Spyro Gyra's Dave Samuels, who put together a heavyweight ensemble of Latin jazz stars for the job. 2023 Madavor Media, LLC. Equitable & effective government performance for Mori, 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. The CJPs 2002 disc, The Gathering (featuring Samuels and flutist Dave Valentin), won a Grammy in the category Best Latin Jazz Album. Chris also spent some time in the Ministry of Defence as Deputy Secretary, Policy and Planning from 2004-2008. Join Facebook to connect with David Samuels and others you may know. Winter Love, April Joy featured Friedman and Samuels playing vibraphone, marimba and bass marimba. 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. The third of three brothers, he began to play drums at age six, inspired by his two older brothers who played saxophone and piano. "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. Before NZTE Peter was based in Sydney as Regional President Norske Skog Australasia, manufacturing newsprint for New Zealand, Australia and Asian markets. During the 1980s he also recorded with Paul McCandless, Art Lande, Anthony Davis, and Bobby McFerrin. Their business is recorded as DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION . He was 70. Our Ministers Meet the team bringing our unique New Zealand stories to life to enhance our global reputation. Samuels teaching a class at the Music School of Montevideo, 2010. Explore Dave Samuels's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. The third of three brothers, he began to play drums at age six, inspired by his two older brothers who played saxophone and piano. Become a member and get exclusive access to articles, live sessions and more! Mr Samuels, of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea, will start as chief executive of the Ministry of Mori Development in September. Its a process thats always growing; it never stops, he said of learning about music. All rights reserved. To make a donation to the Alzheimers Association in honor of David Alan Samuels, click here. 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. Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata was a great opportunity to share krero, all the while enjoying the best that the world of . 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. 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. Samuels has held various senior roles in. Paul has been Chairman of Gareth Morgan Investments Ltd and Kiwibank Investment Management Ltd and a Director of Kiwi Insurance Ltd, New Zealand Home Loans Ltd, Kiwibank Custodial Services Ltd, AMP Home Loans Ltd, Kiwi Capital Securities Ltd, Kiwi Capital Funding Ltd and Kiwi Wealth Management Ltd. DAVID SAMUELS, V.M.D., P.C. We are pleased to have Hugh join our Te Puni Kkiri whnau. 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. 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. The result was the largest single . The Executive Leadership Team of Te Puni Kkiri is Secretary for Mori Development Dave Samuels and Deputy Secretaries. 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. here, Previously helped promote NZs primary industries in the Middle East and Asia. Grace grew up in Auckland, where she gained a Masters of New Zealand History from the University of Auckland. Join Facebook to connect with Dave Samuels and others you may know. Te Puni Kkiri is led by Secretary for Mori Development, Dave Samuels, who is supported by a team of Deputy Secretaries. Chris has spent the last five years (2013-2018) as NewZealands High Commissioner to Australia. [2][3], In 1979 he began recording with Spyro Gyra, eventually becoming a member of the band in 1986 and remaining with it through the 1990s. Samuels was also an active and sought-after educator, teaching at both Berklee and the New England Conservatory of Music. 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. His death was announced by the band on its official Facebook page, and confirmed by his daughter, Sarah Samuels. And these words are all true. 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. Terina is currently completing her Master of Public Management with the Australian New Zealand School of Government. Our organisational structure consists of The Secretary for Mori Development and five puni. 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. [1] At the age of six he started playing drums and piano. David Samuels announced as new Te Puni Kkiri CEO | The new CEO of Te Puni Kkiri has been announced. 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. 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. One day they called me up and asked me to go on tour, he recalled. Another noteworthy recording was Samuels salute to one of his vibraphone heroesTjader-ized: A Tribute To Cal Tjader, released by Verve in 1998. He is a member of the Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum Steering Committee alongside a number of leaders across the government and private sectors. 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. (DOS ID: 1080724). Dave Samuels is the current Chief Executive of Te Puni Kkiri (the Ministry of Mori Development) in New Zealand. 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. David I Samuels Pawling, NY (49 mi. Mr Samuels, of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea, will start as chief executive of the Ministry of Mori Development in September. He taught at Berklee College of Music (in 197274, and then rejoined the faculty in 1995) and New England Conservatory, both in Boston. Terina returns to Te Puni Kkiri after undertaking the Graduate programme in 2007; where she was first introduced to the Public Service. Started career as an infantry officer in the NZ Army. Louise Aitken is the Director of Thriving World Limited and was most recently the Chief Executive of the kina Foundation, an impact consultancy focused on delivering social and environmental change. 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. Often, the vibraphone can create this abstract, mellow mood, says Marsalis, shown here with journalist Michael Jackson. But, Read More In Memoriam: Wayne Shorter, The story of the 55 Bar dates back to Prohibition, when the underground West Village watering hole opened as a speakeasy. Biography [ edit] Congratulations to the winners of Te Matatini 2023, Te Kapa Haka o Te Whnau a Apanui! Outgoing Te Puni Kkiri chief executive Michelle Hippolite has been in the role for over six years. Grace Smit is Deputy Secretary - Strategy, Finance, and Performance. National State of Emergency declared to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. I learned to improvise the way most of the earlier jazz artists did, he said. 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. The Executive Leadership Team of Te Puni Kkiri is Secretary for Mori Development Dave Samuels and Deputy Secretaries. With the help of the Yellowjackets' rhythm . Its endless. His busy schedule with Spyro Gyra did not prevent Samuels from maintaining a solo career, however.