Joe Sample

Joseph Leslie Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American jazz keyboardist and composer. He was one of the founding members of The Jazz Crusaders in 1960, whose name was shortened to "The Crusaders" in 1971. He remained a part of the group until its final album in 1991, and also the 2003 reunion album Rural Renewal. Beginning in the late 1960s, he saw a successful solo career and guested on several recordings by other acts, including Miles Davis, George Benson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Michael Franks, B. B. King, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Anita Baker, Herb Alpert, and The Supremes. Sample incorporated gospel, blues, jazz, latin, and classical forms into his music.

How Sweet It Can Be (Live Newport '87) - 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Lives In A Dream (Live Seattle '73) - 2023-08-16T00:00:00.000000Z

A Conversation with Joe and Sal - 2022-02-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Children of the Sun - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Live - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

No Regrets - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Feeling Good - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Creole Love Call - 2005-10-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Shadows - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Pecan Tree - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Song Lives On - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Best Of Joe Sample - 1998-07-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Sample This - 1997-07-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Old Places Old Faces - 1996-03-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Did You Feel That? - 1994-08-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Invitation - 1993-03-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Collection - 1991-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Ashes To Ashes - 1990-10-12T00:00:00.000000Z

Spellbound - 1989-03-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Roles - 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Oasis - 1985-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Hunter - 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Voices In The Rain - 1981-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Swing Street Cafe - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Carmel - 1979-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z