Joe Sample
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.
Gallery
Known For
Melrose Place
When We Were Kings
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
The Minnie Riperton Story
The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003
Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
Legends – Live At Montreux
Acting History
2024
Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns as Self
2019Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs as Self
2009The Minnie Riperton Story
2008The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003 as Keyboards
1997Legends – Live At Montreux as Self
1996When We Were Kings as Self
1994Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool as Self
1992Melrose Place as Joe Sample
—Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011