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.

His recordings and live performances during that period also reflect his prowess on the steelpan, a tuned percussion instrument of Trinidadian origin.

He played in a vibes/marimba duo with David Friedman, who had been his teacher at Boston, releasing albums under the name Double Image.

During the 1980s he also recorded with Paul McCandless, Art Lande, Anthony Davis, and Bobby McFerrin.

[1][5][6] With Spyro Gyra With Caribbean Jazz Project With Double Image With Gerry Mulligan With others