Organik Vibe Trio at The Falcon

A distinct musical personality, Dave Samuels has established himself as the top mallet player of his generation, recognized for his fresh sound and creative approach to the vibraphone and marimba. During his time with Spyro Gyra, the 5-time Grammy Nominated group was named #1 Contemporary Jazz Artist and Contemporary Jazz Group of the 80's by Billboard magazine.

Dave's other awards include being voted Best Vibes Player in both Jazziz and Modern Drummer Magazine He received a Grammy Award in 2003 for “Best Latin Jazz Recording” with his group, the “Caribbean Jazz Project’s”, CD, “The Gathering”. In 2004 he received a second Grammy Nomination for “Best Latin Jazz Recording” for the “Caribbean Jazz Project's” release “Birds of a Feather” and again in 2005 received an unprecedented third consecutive Grammy Nomination for the “Caribbean Jazz Project’s” release “Here and Now – Live in Concert”. Dave has demonstrated his versatility world wide, performing and recording with Gerry Mulligan, Oscar Peterson, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Carla Bley, The Yellowjackets, Pat Metheny, Bruce Hornsby, Frank Zappa. ...

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A distinct musical personality, Dave Samuels has established himself as the top mallet player of his generation, recognized for his fresh sound and creative approach to the vibraphone and marimba. During his time with Spyro Gyra, the 5-time Grammy Nominated group was named #1 Contemporary Jazz Artist and Contemporary Jazz Group of the 80's by Billboard magazine.

Dave's other awards include being voted Best Vibes Player in both Jazziz and Modern Drummer Magazine He received a Grammy Award in 2003 for “Best Latin Jazz Recording” with his group, the “Caribbean Jazz Project’s”, CD, “The Gathering”. In 2004 he received a second Grammy Nomination for “Best Latin Jazz Recording” for the “Caribbean Jazz Project's” release “Birds of a Feather” and again in 2005 received an unprecedented third consecutive Grammy Nomination for the “Caribbean Jazz Project’s” release “Here and Now – Live in Concert”. Dave has demonstrated his versatility world wide, performing and recording with Gerry Mulligan, Oscar Peterson, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Carla Bley, The Yellowjackets, Pat Metheny, Bruce Hornsby, Frank Zappa.

The Organik Vibes Trio features Grammy Award winning jazz vibraphonist Dave Samuels, organist Ron Oswanski, and drummer Marko Marcinko.

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