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Nick Sample - Keys Unlocked: Joe Sample’s Groove
On Saturday, July 19, Nick Sample and local stars played Joe Sample’s legendary keyboard music at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. They brought classics like Street Life and Seven Years of Good Luck back to life.
Joe Sample’s iconic sound was rekindled at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, where his son Nick Sample led a set featuring highlights from Joe’s time with the Crusaders and his solo work. Joining Nick were Phil Whitfield, Kris Kurzawa, Louis Jones III, Houston Patton, and Vincent Chandler, all adding their personal touch. They played favorites like Free As The Wind and Hippies on a Corner, creating an evening that revisited the magic of Joe Sample’s keyboard groove.
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