This is the first of Joe Sample's "solo" albums(though both "Stix" Hooper & Robert "Pops" Popwell are given equal credit to Joe on the album cover notes). This album was released in 1978 by ABC Records. Cat.No ABCL 5245 In 1978, keyboardist Joe Sample, known for his work with the Crusaders, was at the forefront of the emerging genre of contemporary jazz, which later became known as smooth jazz. He emphasized catchy melodies, light funk rhythms, appealing chord changes, and a pop sensibility. In this particular release, Sample collaborated with … read more
This is the first of Joe Sample's "solo" albums(though both "Stix" Hooper & Robert "Pops" Popwell are given eq… read more
This is the first of Joe Sample's "solo" albums(though both "Stix" Hooper & Robert "Pops" Popwell are given equal credit to Joe on the album cover … read more
Joseph Leslie 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, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remained a part of the group until its final album in 1991 (not including the 2003 reunion album Rural Renewal). Sample was born in Houston, Texas, on February 1, 1939, the youngest son of Alexander Sample, a mail-carrier, and Agatha (née Osborne) Sample, a seamstress. Sample began to play the piano at age 5. He was a student of the organist and pianist (T… read more
Joseph Leslie 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, the band which… read more
Joseph Leslie 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, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and rema… read more