Joe Sample
American jazz musician and composer (1939–2014)
Joseph Leslie "Joe" Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player and composer. He was one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Leslie Sample |
| Born | February 1, 1939 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Origin | United States |
| Died | September 12, 2014 (aged 75) Houston, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards |
| Labels | Blue Thumb, MCA, GRP, Warner Bros., Verve, ABC Records |
Sample died in Houston, Texas, on September 12, 2014. He was 75 years old.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Joe Sample, Iconic Jazz Pianist & Composer, Is Dead at 75". The Jazz Line. The Jazz Line. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
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