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

Melrose Place

When We Were Kings

The Minnie Riperton Story

Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool

Legends – Live At Montreux

Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs

The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003

Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011

All Movies (8)

• Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns2024 · as Self
• Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs2019 · as Self
• The Minnie Riperton Story2009
• The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 20032008 · as Keyboards
• Legends – Live At Montreux1997 · as Self
• When We Were Kings1996 · as Self
• Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool1994 · as Self
• Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011—

All TV Shows (1)

• Melrose Place1992 · as Joe Sample