Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
February 1, 1939
Died
September 12, 2014 (age 75)
Place of Birth
Houston, Texas, USA
Also Known As
The Crusaders
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.
Known For
TV
Melrose Place
Joe Sample
1992
Film
When We Were Kings
Self
1996
Film
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
Self
1994
Film
Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
Self
2024
Film
Legends – Live At Montreux
Self
1997
Film
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
Self
2019
Film
The Minnie Riperton Story
2009
Film
The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003
Keyboards
2008
Film
Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
Filmography
2024FilmJoni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawnsas Self2019FilmMontreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobsas Self2009FilmThe Minnie Riperton Story2008FilmThe Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003as Keyboards1997FilmLegends – Live At Montreuxas Self1996FilmWhen We Were Kingsas Self1994FilmStolen Moments: Red Hot + Coolas Self1992TVMelrose Placeas Joe Sample—FilmRandy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011