Dave Samuels has been at the forefront of the Latin jazz and jazz scene since the eighties with his innovative compositions and virtuosic mallet technique. Dave is the founder and leader of the Latin jazz ensemble the Caribbean Jazz Project. Afro-Bop Alliance trombonist Dan Drew has taken on the task of fleshing out three of Dave Samuels compositions creating three innovative and challenging big band charts: Afro-Green, Rendezvous, and Picture Frame originally done with the Caribbean Jazz Project. Also featured are two 3 horn arrangements of CJP compositions, "Birds of a Feather" and "Five for Elvin". The CD Caribbean Jazz Project/Afro-Bop Alliance CD won a Latin Grammy in 2008 and was nominated for a Grammy in 2009.