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Biography
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 is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 10 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Legends – Live At Montreux (1997), Melrose Place (1992), Later... with Jools Holland (1992), When We Were Kings (1996), Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns (2024), Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool (1994), Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011, The Minnie Riperton Story (2009). The recorded credits span 1992 to 2024, including 8 movies and 2 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Joe Sample
- 01 SpellboundFrom Spellbound 4:29
- 02 U TurnFrom Spellbound 4:51
- 03 Looking GlassFrom Spellbound 2:46
- 04 Somehow Our Love SurvivesFrom Spellbound 4:35
- 05 Bones JiveFrom Spellbound 3:55
- 06 All God's ChildrenFrom Spellbound 6:15
- 07 Luna En New YorkFrom Spellbound 4:57
- 08 Seven Years of Good LuckFrom Spellbound 5:12
- 09 Leading Me Back to YouFrom Spellbound 5:08
- 10 SermonizedFrom Spellbound 4:41
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies8
TV shows2
Active years represented1992–2024
Place of birthHouston, Texas, USA
Died
Also known as
The Crusaders
Known for
MovieLegends – Live At Montreux
TV ShowMelrose Place
TV ShowLater... with Jools Holland
MovieWhen We Were Kings
MovieJoni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
MovieStolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
MovieRandy Crawford & Joe Sample Trio Leverkusener Jazztage 2011
MovieThe Minnie Riperton Story
MovieMontreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs
MovieThe Crusaders - Live at Montreux 2003