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.
Live
- 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
No Regrets
- 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Feeling Good
- 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Soul Shadows
- 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
The Pecan Tree
- 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Sample This
- 1997-07-25T00:00:00.000000Z
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
Carmel
- 1979-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
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