Joe Sample
Birthday
1939/02/01
Day of death
2014/09/12 (75 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Houston, Texas, USA
Also know as
The Crusaders
Biography
Joseph Leslie Sample 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.
Acting
(2009) The Minnie Riperton Story
as ---
(1996) When We Were Kings
as Self
Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
as ---
(2019) Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
as Self
(2008) The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003
as Keyboards
(1994) Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
as Self
(1997) Legends – Live At Montreux
as Self
(2024) Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
as Self
(1992) Melrose Place
as Joe Sample