Jazz legend JOE SAMPLE dead at 75
15 September 2014Jazz legend Joe Sample of The Crusaders has died at age 75.
Sample was a founding member of Jazz Crusaders who changed their name to The Crusaders in 1971. The band performed and recorded with Joni Mitchell. Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner and BB King but their most recognised work was the Grammy nominated 'I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today' and 'This Old World's Too Funky For Me' with Joe Cocker from their 14th album 'Standing Tall'.
Sample has also recorded with Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, George Benson and The Supremes.
He passed away in Houston, Texas at 9:50pm September 12. He was 75 years old.
Source: music-news.com
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