For more than four decades, pianist and composer Joe Sample has been an integral, innovative and best selling part of jazz history. Randy Crawford’s and Joe Sample’s musical paths have been intertwined for 36 years, beginning with his keyboard work on her 1976 debut album “Everything Must Change” This latest CD Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Live marks their third joint recording since 2007’s “Feeling Good” and 2008’s “No Regrets”. This Live recording feature Joe Sample on piano, Randy Crawford on vocals, Steve Gadd on drums and Sample’s son Nicklas on the upright bass. Live was recorded between October and December of 2008 on nine European stages from Denmark to Norway to The United Kingdom. This Live CD features 11 impeccable selections. Favorites are the Joe Williams signature song “Everyday I Have The Blues”, Samples’ “One Day I’ll Fly Away” and Crawfords’ “Almaz”. Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Live is yet another addition to the exceptional collaborative book authored by two of the finest in jazz.
