Jazz+ Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Playing through the pain. I miss him. [video:youtube] Quote Find 500 of Harry's jazz piano arrangements of standards, for educational purposes and tutorials, at https://www.patreon.com/HarryLikas Harry Likas was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and also helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalman Stern Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 One of my favorite players. Saw him live a number of times. Never failed to impress. On one of the dates probably in the mid to late 90s, he had a couple of great stories. One was about his song "Hippies On A Corner." He was on his way to a gig in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco in the mid 60s. As he put it "I had on my nice suit with a black tie.. I was wearing what we called a 'Stingy Brim Hat' and I had 98 cents to my name. I was *livin'* the life of a Jazz Musician." Two kids come up and ask him for a dollar and he says he doesn't have one. They start calling him a liar, etc. Joe says "And in that moment I realized we had reached racial equality. They didn't see a black man just trying to get by, they saw The Man in a suit!" The other one was about the education he received when he was quite young touring in Texas and maybe Oklahoma. As he put it "You learned to groove pretty damn fast 'cause if you got out there and weren't making the crowd move their ass, they jumped up on stage and kicked yours!" -Z- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Among other ways I appreciate him, Joe Sample helps me out as sort of a palette-cleanser and an aid to refinding my musical center. When I'm feeling fatigued from listening to people trying to push the boundaries of jazz, and just want to remember what it means to bring joy to an audience, Sample is ample. Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 ...When I'm feeling fatigued from listening to people trying to push the boundaries of jazz, and just want to remember what it means to bring joy to an audience, Sample is ample. I totally agree. He was always easy on the ears and supremely musical. Quote Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Yeah he was awesome on that album in 1994 with Al Jareuu Quote "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 some good insight in this video, no playing [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matted stump Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 This thread needs music clips. I wore this album out... [video:youtube] Quote Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Sample was perfect combination of Soulful playing and tasty playing. He always played to the tune and came up with parts that fit like a glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 "Carmel" is one of my favorites I still listen to on a regular basis. And I still play " It happens everyday" occasionally. Loved his sideman work with the LA Express especially, and of course the Crusaders. And on the Court & Spark Joni Mitchell record. All this stuff was highly important and influential in my early developing years. Quote https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfloydcramer Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Joe Sample + soulful made me think of this (and I promise to work on my embedding skills : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Joe Sample + soulful made me think of this (and I promise to work on my embedding skills : Man, thanks for this - never heard this one... so tasty. Joe's Wurlie was so warm, and rounded-sounding. George Duke told me he had it in his studio during the time he was recording Joe's "Sample This" release. He was so taken by his Wurlitzer that he used it on the original recording of "It's On" from GD's After Hours release. I saw Joe many times during his career, and was always impressed with his soulful playing and his feel. You always know Joe within a few notes, from his touch and soul. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Playing through the pain. I miss him. [video:youtube] I used to play "Deeper Than You Think" with my band back when I used to live in Kenya. That song always went over very well, became a crowd favorite. And it was always an opportunity for the guitarist to unleash his inner Benson. Quote gear list.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I really like his Rhodes playing on Michael Frank's "Popsicle Toes". Really tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinredeye Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Once, when it was my turn to put a song on our song list, I chose Put It Where You Want It. We played the music like the Crusaders but also sang the words from the AWB version. I believe Mr. Sample wrote the words, too. Two guitars did the horn licks and I had a wah-wah on my EP sound because Larry Carlton used one. It stayed on the list until it was voted down two years later by everyone but me! But it was fun to play it for a while. Genius voicing for the EP and what a great bass line. By the way, my bandmates and I are almost all in our late 60s or have reached 70 and we play mostly 60s & 70s rock/pop and some country, so it was a slightly weird fit. RIP Joe. Quote Kurzweil PC3-76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 He's was so great. I met him at a club in the mid '70's when he, Stix, and Billy Rogers came in. Joe had a copy of Rainbow Seeker on a cassette and it hadn't been released yet. Joe, Stix and I went out to my car and listened to it. Me and Stix shared a joint. Joe didn't hit it. What a memory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpiano88 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Loved Joe so much!!! One of my favorites is Rainbow Visions. The interplay between Joe and Larry!!! (I think I hear a quote from Theme from Taxi in Joe's solo, or vice versa ) [video:youtube] Quote J a z z P i a n o 8 8 -- Yamaha C7D Montage8 | CP300 | CP4 | SK1-73 | OB6 | D50 | TX7 | J106 K8.2 | 3300 | CPSv.3 | Cornwall III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 One of my favorites. Chart available [video:youtube] Quote Find 500 of Harry's jazz piano arrangements of standards, for educational purposes and tutorials, at https://www.patreon.com/HarryLikas Harry Likas was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and also helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Joe and Wilton [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Soulful and FUNKY! [video:youtube] Quote Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfloydcramer Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Joe Sample + soulful made me think of this (and I promise to work on my embedding skills : Man, thanks for this - never heard this one... so tasty. You're quite welcome! On the CD, that cut followed by this- IMO another great example of JS's tastefulness and soul: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardware Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Loved his playing and he sounded great on other people's rigs too. Jazz club in Mammoth Lakes was a hot spot. What was so unique is jazz groups, rock tributes, punk, synth EDM even Freestyle HipHop groups performed there. He knew his audiences. Ski Seasons there were awesome and specialty drinks like Coffee, Baileys and Tuaca topped with a hefty hat of whip cream were fantastic. Been years since he passed but he is still Alive and well in Big Pine, Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, etc. Quote Magnus C350 + FMR RNP + Realistic Unisphere Mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Joe has been my go to Jazz player, I guess because of his soulful from the heart style of playing. He brought in a drummer that he had not worked with for years and they rehearsed in a friends studio. I got copies of that rehearsal and the stories he told between songs were too cool!!! Quote Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I think he could play any style. This is a great trio album. (And this is one of my favorite trio versions of "Green Dolphin Street." [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 He plays quite fine on Green Dolphin, thanks. Quote Find 500 of Harry's jazz piano arrangements of standards, for educational purposes and tutorials, at https://www.patreon.com/HarryLikas Harry Likas was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and also helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 He's was so great. I met him at a club in the mid '70's when he, Stix, and Billy Rogers came in. Joe had a copy of Rainbow Seeker on a cassette and it hadn't been released yet. Joe, Stix and I went out to my car and listened to it. Me and Stix shared a joint. Joe didn't hit it. What a memory! Great story! Quote gear list.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Wow - thanks for this as well. Keep them coming! I think he could play any style. This is a great trio album. (And this is one of my favorite trio versions of "Green Dolphin Street." [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I should contribute something as well. It may be a bit too smooth for some, but his Invitation recording is a great chance to hear his thick harmonies, wonderful voicings and stellar touch. The arrangements really integrate the strings/winds/horns and piano in a seamless way, using the same "voice" and approach. A very tasteful, if restrained outing for him. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Nowadays his most famous riff is probably this one, courtesy of Tupac: [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTyVpHqart4 Quote gear list.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Back in the mid-80s, I watched the Jazz Crusaders live Midnight Triangle VHS tape many times. Joe was a monster of the groove. RIP Mr. Sample. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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