Piano player Joe Sample has passed away

[At 9 (Houston,TX time), September 12, 2014, Joe Sample passed.
His wife Yolanda and his son Nicklas would like to thank all of you, his fans and friends,
for your prayers and support during this trying time.
Please know that Joe was aware and very appreciative of all of your prayers, comments, letters/cards and well wishes.]

From his Facebook page
He  will be missed.


Aged 75

A founding member of the band "The Crusaders"

http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/joesample


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Colin.

Sad news!i really like his playing...from Pleasure (first album) to the Jazz Crusaders,to Dave Sanborn,to Eric Clapton,and of course his solos projects.R.I.P MR Sample.Peace,Stef

He was a pillar and will
be sorely missed.



RIP, Joe.

I love the "Roles"  CD
with great drumming by Sonny Emory
1987
MCA

For Piano and Drums
track 2   " The Gifted"




1983 Live in Japan



2008 features Steve Gadd
and Ray Parker Jr



and from 1997  "Sample This" CD  Warners
Produced by George Duke
on one track 13  "fly with Wings Of Love" as it goes to fade
George plays his Mini Moog solo

Joe Sample  - Piano
George Duke - Mini Moog
Jay Anderson - Bass
Lenny Castro - Percussion & Drums


Both George and Joe
have left us all this past 2 years.


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Colin.