RIP Joe Sample. You made beautiful music. With collaborations with Take 6, Michael Franks, Randy Crawford, Layla Hathaway, Al Jarreau, Eric Clapton, and David Sanborn just to name a few. You will be missed
I have always considered the album version of Melodies of Love as one of the best piano compositions for me. This is the first time i heard this version and it just blew me away! God, how I love this version.... So much emotion in every note. Love this so much!
I have been a admirer of Joe Sample from his early days in the mid 70's when he released "Rainbow Seeker" I was a teen at the time, I still have the vinyl) No other musician other than Bill Evans and Lyle Mays has has been so original and inspirational to me then these three individuals pianists.
no one ever-ever played like you do-melodies of love is a masterpiece that only you conquered. i am honored to have met you, listened & enjoyed your gorgeous gift. you are missed-always.