Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata was a great opportunity to share krero, all the while enjoying the best that the world of . His tribal allegiances are Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea. He also studied with vibraphonist Gary Burton at Berklee. We are pleased to have Hugh join our Te Puni Kkiri whnau. He leads a workforce of 3,000 people in over 70 locations in New Zealand and around the world. 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. Samara Joy gives her acceptance speech at the Grammys on Feb. 5. DAVID SAMUELS, V.M.D., P.C. Samuels was born in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. He was Co-Founder of the bank which was launched in 2002. Te Puni Kkiri is led by Secretary for Mori Development, Dave Samuels, who is supported by a team of Deputy Secretaries. Mr Samuels has been working in international relations for the past five years and has previously worked at Te Puni Kkiri as Director of Policy. View the profiles of professionals named "Dave Samuels" on LinkedIn. Started career as an infantry officer in the NZ Army. 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. Even if youre playing something for the 300th time, you can still come up with something new. David Samuels announced as new Te Puni Kkiri CEO | The new CEO of Te Puni Kkiri has been announced. MPI works to enable and partner with primary industries to continue growing and protecting New Zealand. 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. I looked in my date book, saw an awful lot of white space and said, Why not? and its just continued on from there.. Join Facebook to connect with David Samuels and others you may know. Produced by Jay Beckenstein, Living Colors is bound to appeal to Spyro Gyra audiences. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news, updates and resources, For visual assets and marketing resources, Search our toolkit. Houston, Texas and London, England. 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. 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 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. Led the policy unit at TPK from 2005-2012. 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. 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. enter your email and well send you details, Aug 2005 The statement also indicated that Samuels was battling with an undisclosed illness saying, "He has not been well for quite a while." 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. In 1993, Samuels founded the Caribbean Jazz Project, an acclaimed and award-winning Latin-jazz ensemble that became his primary vehicle for the remainder of his career. Winter Love, April Joy featured Friedman and Samuels playing vibraphone, marimba and bass marimba. And these words are all true. Before NZTE Peter was based in Sydney as Regional President Norske Skog Australasia, manufacturing newsprint for New Zealand, Australia and Asian markets. Dave (David) Tokohau Samuels is a seasoned public service leader with strong ties to iwi, hap and whnau Mori. 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). Growing up in Taup, where she returns as often as possible, she maintains her strong regional focus by being based in the Te Puni Kkiri Hamilton office. Shorter performing at the 2015 Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle. - Present, Ministry for Primary Industries / Manat Ahu Matua, Plant and Food Research / Rangahau Ahumra Kai, Deputy director general, policy and trade, Director, communications and stakeholder engagement, Deputy chief executive, system and organisational performance, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development / Te Tpapa Kura Kinga, Ministry of Mori Development / Te Puni Kkiri, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade / Manat Aorere, Click public sector and New Zealand political economy, To join your company account for BusinessDesk and enjoy full access, - Mar 2012, Mar 2012 He is married to Marguerite and has seven children. Stay connected with us. Meet the team bringing our unique New Zealand stories to life to enhance our global reputation. Dave has held numerous policy and operational leadership roles with the Department of Corrections, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. He is recognized for his fresh new sound and creative approach to both the vibraphone and marimba. [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. He made his first album, One Step Ahead, in 1980the first of 10 solo albums. 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. 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. (DOS ID: 1080724). Louise brings a unique skillset and excellent understanding of global markets, from her time in global business management roles for Fonterra. Jazz vocalist Samara Joy was crowned Best New Artist during this years Grammy Awards on Feb. 5. Died. 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. Chris was Deputy Secretary for the Australia, Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa Group from 2008-2013. Dave Samuels is the current Chief Executive of Te Puni Kkiri (the Ministry of Mori Development) in New Zealand. Te Puni Kkiri means a group moving forward together. Explore Dave Samuels's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Another noteworthy recording was Samuels salute to one of his vibraphone heroesTjader-ized: A Tribute To Cal Tjader, released by Verve in 1998. View the profiles of people named Dave Samuels. [1] At the age of six he started playing drums and piano. 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. Christopher Luxon's State of the Nation speech: Affordable childcare plan unveiled. Te Puni Kkiri has a new leader at the helm. 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. Outgoing Te Puni Kkiri chief executive Michelle Hippolite has been in the role for over six years. (company number 1080724), 2014 GLASCO TPKE, WOODSTOCK, NY, 12498 Learn how to leverage transparent company data at scale. Associate Minister for Mori Development Hon Willie Jackson Minister for Mori Development Manager Dave Samuels Chief Executive, Te Puni Kkiri Organisations Te Mngai Pho Te Tumu Paeroa Sector Public Service Last updated 22 October 2020 Biography [ edit] His career began as an infantry officer in the New Zealand Army. In 1966 he enrolled in Boston . 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. The CJPs 2002 disc, The Gathering (featuring Samuels and flutist Dave Valentin), won a Grammy in the category Best Latin Jazz Album. He taught at Berklee and at the New England Conservatory of Music. Apr 23, 2019. Ren de Monchy joined Tourism New Zealand in August 2015. The song reached No. 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. 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. David Tokohau Samuels of Waikato-Tainui and Te Whakathea has been welcomed into his role. DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, DAVID SAMUELS, V.M.D., P.C. For 18 years Paula contributed to Mori development at the Ministry of Education, where she has worked in leadership roles since 2002. Survivors include two brothers, Stephen and Jeffrey; a daughter, Sarah; and Samuels partner, Janet Ross. Its endless. DownBeat is an internationally registered trademark of Maher Publications. 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. Hugh has a Master of Military Art and Science and a Master of Strategic Studies from United States institutions, and in the 2012 Queens Birthday Honours was awarded the Distinguished Service Decoration for services to the NZ Defence Force in reference to his service in Afghanistan. [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.