Artist: Joe Sample
Genre: Jazz/R&B
Joe Sample was an American pianist and keyboard player who co-founded the Jazz Crusaders (later The Crusaders), one of the most successful jazz-funk groups. His sophisticated keyboard work combined jazz improvisation with R&B grooves, helping define the smooth jazz sound. Sample's compositions, including 'Street Life' (with vocals by Randy Crawford), achieved crossover success. His session work appeared on recordings by artists ranging from Steely Dan to B.B. King. Sample's solo albums demonstrated his range from acoustic jazz to contemporary R&B. His influence on jazz keyboard playing and the development of smooth jazz was substantial. Sample's career exemplified how jazz could maintain artistic integrity while achieving commercial appeal.
Joe Sample vinyl records
4 Joe Sample new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JOE SAMPLE Voices In The Rain (1981 UK 7-track LP including Flora Purim as guest vocalist on Shadows gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear and creasing whilst the vinyl remains near as new & looks barely played MCG4016) Track Listing: Voices In The Rain Burnin Up The Carnival Greener Grass Eye Of The Hurricane Dream Of Dreams Shadows Sonata In Solitude
£17.00 used
JOE SAMPLE Rainbow Seeker (1978 UK 8-track debut LP ably supported by his Crusaders bandmates Stix Hooper Wilton Felder & Robert Pops Popwell. The picture sleeve is Excellent with a few minor spots of discolouring & the vinyl appears barely played ABCL5245) Track Listing: Rainbow Seeker In All My Wildest Dreams There Are Many Stops Along The Way Melodies Of Love Fly With Wings Of Love As Long As It Lasts Islands In The Rain Together Well Find A Way
£17.00 used
JOE SAMPLE The Hunter (1983 UK 6-track LP including Phil Upchurch soloing on Beauty & The Beast. The glossy picture sleeve is Excellent with a light score mark & the vinyl appears barely played MCF3164) Track Listing: The Hunter Blue Ballet Beauty And The Beast Wings Of Fire Just A Little Higher Night Flight
£12.00 used
JOE SAMPLE Carmel (1979 US 7-track vinyl LP including a guest spot from Hubert Laws on Midnight and Mist deletion cut picture sleeve with credits inner - still in its opened shrinkwrap AA-1126) Track Listing: Carmel Paintings Cannery Row A Rainy Day In Monterey Sunrise Midnight & Mist More Beautiful Each Day
£12.00 used