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.
Joe Sample has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Signature works include The Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003, Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011, Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
