Acting
Joe Sample
Also Known As: The Crusaders
Birth Date
February 1, 1939
Death Date
September 12, 2014
(passed away at 75)
Place of Birth
Houston, Texas, USA
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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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TV Show
Melrose Place
Joe Sample
1992 • 3 episodes
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Movie
When We Were Kings
Self
1996
Movie
Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
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Movie
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
Self
1994
Movie
Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
Self
2024
Movie
The Minnie Riperton Story
2009
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Movie
Legends – Live At Montreux
Self
1997
Movie
Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
Self
2019
Movie
The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003
Keyboards
2008