Specializing in Media Campaigns for the Music Community, Artists, Labels, Venues and Events

Houston jazz musician Joe Sample passes away | News – Home






Houston jazz musician Joe Sample passes away | News – Home


 
 

Houston jazz musician Joe Sample passes away

Houston jazz musician Joe Sample died Friday night at the MD Anderson Cancer Center after a bout with lung cancer. He was 75



Sample studied piano at Texas Southern University before starting his group The Jazz Crusaders in the early '70s. The Jazz Crusaders changed their name to just The Crusaders in 1971.



During his career Sample worked with musicians such as Anita Baker, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Marvin Gaye, B.B. King and many others.



The following statement was posted on Sample's Facebook page:



"At 9:50 p.m. (Houston,TX time), September 12, 2014, Joe Sample passed. His wife Yolanda and his son Nicklas would like to thank all of you, his fans and friends, for your prayers and support during this trying time."

Copyright 2014 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

 

 

Caption: Joe Sample

Joe Sample 

 

(Air Dates April 1 – 7) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the music of Joe Sample with our special guest, the man himself, Joe Sample. We find out what gives Joe the blues and the gang learns a whole lot more with a game of "So, What's Your Question". Read the full description.

 




Leave a Reply

Call Now Button