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Sample This

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Joe Sample reaches back as far as Rainbow Seeker in this album "Sample This". The new tracks stand up to the flavor we have come to associate with Joe Sample. He is by far one of the greatest Jazz Pianists of all times.

A Joe Sample feast. He does several acoustic piano covers of previous songs done with the Crusaders and on solo releases. If you only buy one CD by Joe Sample, buy this one.

I used to decry this album as simply an album that Sample made to fulfill some quota with Warner Bros. Yet, I now constantly look back at this album and realize that although there is very little new material on it, the album is still good. These are classics that he has done before, whether they be ten or twenty years before this album's release, but he still did them the same justice with the conventions of the mid 1990s. He has rethought his prior works, and has done so well. And thusly, I have rethought this album and whether or not real art has taken place. It has.

The very first time I remember hearing Joe Sample was on the Danniebelle Hall's album from 1975--"This Moment." The song was "What Kind Of Love Is This."

Joe did the intro along with Ernie Watts on the saxaphone. The intro was rapturous and alive!

Joe's style is so versatile...one moment he calms you with a soft and sensuous tone, another moment he's got you grooving! One perfect example is the song "Snowflake" on this CD.

I love rainbows and "Rainbow Seeker" makes me feel as if I am cruising on a beautiful spring day seeking that pot at the end of the rainbow! I never tire of this selection--I replay it at least 2 or 3 times when I listen to this CD.

Joe will always be one of the best in my book for jazz piano. Thank you Joe for taking me to numerous "adventures" by way of piano!

I first heard of Joe Sample when I listened to Soul Shadows, and I instantly loved it! There's lots of piano, my favorite instrument, and I'm a growing fan of jazz music. The tracks on this CD are light, classy and enjoyable. I'm Coming Back Again, Soul Shadows and Street Life are my favorites. Most of the CD contains instrumental tracks, and some, including the ones listed above, are sung by either Joe Sample or guest artists. Get this CD!!! It's great.

There is an undenied energy I feel each time I listen to a Joe Sample project. That energy can contain one or several emotions of which I feel Joe expresses his music.

The energy is no different on "Sample This." Joe's style is unmatched and a delight to listen to. "Rainbow Seeker," "Snowflake," and "Fly With The Wings Of Love" are my favorites.

Joe Sample is superb with his jazz orchestrations in "Sample This." His piano style is naturally "all jazz." As an example his rendition of the tune "Snowflake" is such a fine composition it fills your senses with the feeling of actual snowflakes falling down. Combining a classical brazzillian afro-funk his jazz ensemble is tremendous.What I like about the music is all the instruments are totally defined ,and combine beautiful pictures of fast moving "City Life" to more serene pieces such as His other "Melodies." In summary I would rate this album a definite 5-stars and would be very compatible to backround music compositions.

Joe Sample is one of My All-Time Favorite Piano Players his Rich Tones&His Soulful Touch add so much on these Tracks here.Covers of Stuff He has done with the Crusaders&Solo but given a fresh touch here.He is a Players Player.He is a Musician you always know when He is Playing His Part He has a Smooth Vibe.

I really lcve this cd by joe sample. i have seen this artist live and the cd is as good as him being there.

I absolutely love this CD!!! Joe put a very nice spin on this. You'll definitely want this in your collection.