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Joe Sample (jazz pianist) has died at age 75

I'm so sad to hear of his passing. Joe was one of my all-time favorite artists. I was lucky enough to see him in concert about 15 years ago.

I own all his CDs and have them on at work practically every day. Such a talented man who played with many great artists. His last album will be released this fall.

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Re: Joe Sample (jazz pianist) has died at age 75

Sad to read this. He was a all time great!
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Re: Joe Sample (jazz pianist) has died at age 75

Major loss. My grandfather was a piano tuner by trade and though I could never play it well, I appreciate those who do and particularly the impact Sample has had on making jazz accessible. Might have heard him at Merriweather Post Pavillion some years ago.

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Re: Joe Sample (jazz pianist) has died at age 75

I'm sorry to hear this. I have to admit that I haven't listened to Joe Sample in years, but I do like his music. I think it's time to put some on. RIP, Mr. Sample.

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Re: Joe Sample (jazz pianist) has died at age 75

I love his music and I'm so sad to hear of all the health troubles he had this past couple of years!

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Re: Joe Sample (jazz pianist) has died at age 75

Just saw this post....had not heard of his passing--am so sad as I enjoy his music very much and will continue to do so even more.
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Re: Joe Sample (jazz pianist) has died at age 75

I love his music. Just last week I downloaded some of tunes that I had years ago on tape.