Joe Sample

Joe Sample

Actor

Houston, Texas, USA
February 1, 1939

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.

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Representative Works

When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings
7.6
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Legends – Live At Montreux
Legends – Live At Montreux
6.9
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Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
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Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
9.0
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Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
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The Minnie Riperton Story
The Minnie Riperton Story
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Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
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The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003
The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

When We Were Kings
1996Winner

Best Performance

When We Were Kings

Legends – Live At Montreux
1997Nominee

Best Performance

Legends – Live At Montreux

Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
Nominee

Best Performance

Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011

Career Highlights

Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
1994Highlight

Best Performance

Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool

Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
2024Highlight

Best Performance

Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns

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