Joe Sample

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joe Sample
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Feb 1, 1939(1939-02-01)
Age	85
Date Of Death	2014-09-12
Birthplace	Houston
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Joe Sample Biography

Joe Sample is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on February 1, 1939 in Houston, Texas, United States. The Crusaders were co-founded by The Crusaders and also had an enviable solo career. He was a master of blues, gospel, jazz, Latin, and classical.

He was greatly influenced by Jelly Roll Morton and He was heavily influenced by Jelly Roll Morton and Duke Ellington..

His parents encouraged his talents in music and he began to study piano at the age of five. His wife was Yolanda Sample until her death in 2014.

Joe Sample Net Worth

Joe Sample is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Sample 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the founder of the Swingsters together with drummer “Stix” Hooper along with the saxophonist He founded the Swingsters with drummer ‘Stix’ Hooper and saxophonist Wilton Felder while he was in high school. He attended Texas Southern University where he met trombonist Wayne Henderson, who also became a member of the Swingsters. when high school. He was a student at Texas Southern University where he met trombonist Wayne Henderson, who also joined the Swingsters.

He worked with notables such like He collaborated with such notables as Miles Davis, Jimmy Witherspoon, Eric Clapton, and The Supremes., Jimmy Witherspoon, Eric Clapton as well as The Supremes.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Joe Sample Dating?

According to our records, Joe Sample married to Yolanda Sample. As of December 1, 2023, Joe Sample’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joe Sample celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Joe Sample

1. Joe Sample was an American jazz pianist and composer.
2. He was a founding member of the Jazz Crusaders.
3. Sample collaborated with many famous musicians, including Miles Davis.
4. He released over 20 solo albums throughout his career.
5. Sample won several awards, including a Grammy in 1985.
6. His music blended jazz, blues, and soul influences.
7. Sample passed away in 2014 at the age of 75.
8. He played on over 500 recordings as a session musician.
9. Sample’s compositions have been featured in films and TV shows.
10. He was known for his distinctive keyboard sound and improvisational skills.

What happened Joe Sample?

Joe Sample, a musician who became a household name by pushing the limits of jazz music, died of mesothelioma on Sept. 12 in his hometown of Houston. He was 75. The legendary keyboard player and composer is known as the founder of the Jazz Crusaders, a bebop ensemble that originated in his high school days.

Is Joe Sample still living?

September 12, 2014

Where is Joe Sample buried?

Sample was buried at Paradise North Cemetery in Inwood.

What does Joe Sample?

Joe Sample, who became a jazz star in the 1960s as the pianist with the Jazz Crusaders and an even bigger star a decade later when he began playing electric keyboards and the group simplified its name to the Crusaders, died on Friday in Houston.

Is Joe Sample married?

Yolanda Sample