
Joe Sample
Acting
Born: February 1, 1939
Houston, Texas, USA
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.
Also Known As
- The Crusaders
Known For

When We Were Kings
October 25, 1996

Melrose Place
July 08, 1992

Legends – Live At Montreux
January 01, 1997

The Minnie Riperton Story
June 07, 2009

Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
October 18, 2025

Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
July 12, 2019

The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003
October 14, 2008

Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
October 31, 1994

Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
April 19, 2024