RIP: Joe Sample

[mlloyd1]

I saw very sad to find out one of my favorite keyboardists passed to almost no fanfare.

Joe Sample dies at 75; jazz-funk keyboardist founded the Crusaders - LA Times

I'm glad I saw him live last year in NC.

RIP Joe, you will be missed ...
mlloyd1

 

[Joachim Gerhard]

RIP

 

[phase]

Was just listening today, what a huge loss indeed.

 

[Bonsai]

Agree - huge loss. I've been a fan since the 80's and also the Crusaders

Royal Jam - live at the Albert hall with the Crusaders
Carmel
The CD's with Randy Crawford.
Lots of others (Clifton's Gold another great track)

I was lucky to see him in Tokyo live at the Blue Note about 5 years ago. Very pleasant stage persona and excruciatingly down to earth. His son was playing bass, then the band stepped off the stage and it was just Joe on the stage doing solo, so he asked him to bring him a scotch.

RIP