Joseph Leslie Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player, and composer. He was one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remained a part of the group until its final album in 1991 (not including the 2003 reunion album Rural Renewal).
These are photos from concerts where joe sample played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Roberta Flack / Al Jarreau / Joe Sample / George Duke / David Sanborn Aug 17, 2000 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zachary Casperson
Al Jarreau / Joe Sample / Roberta Flack / David Sanborn / George Duke w/All Star Band Aug 6, 2000 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey