Dave Samuels appears April 25 at SUNY Orange

Dave Samuels and his quartet will perform in concert in OCC’s Orange Hall Theater on Friday, April 25. Quartet members are Dave Samuels, vibes/marimba; Alain Mallet, piano; Vince Cherico, drums; and Massimo Biolcati, bass. Samuels gained his greatest fame for his years with Spyro Gyra (1979 to the mid 1990s). He finally left this group because he no longer wanted to play the commercial music scene. Since then he has focused his work on the Caribbean Jazz Project, and is an accomplished Latin jazz musician. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens/alumni/faculty/staff; free for all students (college, high or middle school); group rates. Samuels will also give a master class on Monday, April 28 beginning at noon where he will explain his life in music, play some, and answer questions Admission is free. For additional information, call 341-4891.