Joe Sample

Born

February 1, 1939

Died

September 12, 2014 · age 75

From

Houston, Texas, USA

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.