Pianist {|Joe Sample|} is a pioneer at creating melodic and accessible {|pop-jazz|}. His recordings of the 1970s and '80s were consistently popular, especially this best-seller. {|Sample|} is joined on most selections by fellow {|Crusader|} {|Stix Ho... Read more

Pianist {|Joe Sample|} is a pioneer at creating melodic and accessible {|pop-jazz|}. His recordings of the 1970s and '80s were consistently popular, especially this best-seller. {|Sample|} is joined on most selections by fellow {|Crusader|} {|Stix Hooper|} on drums, electric bassist {|Abraham Laboriel|}, percussionist {|Paulinho Da Costa|}, and, often, guitarist {|Dean Parks|}. Flutist {|Hubert Laws|} guests on {|Midnight and Mist.|} The memorable melodies, clean harmonics, and {|Sample|}'s fine playing make {|Carmel|} a high point among his solo recordings. ~ Scott Yanow Less