Time: 49:43
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front
01. The Big Wag (5:32)
02. Keith's Hips (5:01)
03. Bopping With R And R (3:32)
04. Rene's Waltz (6:27)
05. Broken (5:12)
06. Night Music (5:11)
07. Inhibition (3:14)
08. Triste, Sad But Beautiful (4:31)
09. Boston Blues #2 (4:04)
10. Where Were You (5:44)
11. Small (1:10)
Bill Sample has been a force in the West Coast music scene for many years. A recent highlight of Bill’s career includes playing on the 2008, Grammy-winning Ratatouille soundtrack. During his tenure as Music Director for David Foster, he worked with Brian Adams, Celine Dion, Peter Cetera and Kenny Loggins, to name a few. His recording credits include Leon Bibb, Eric Bibb, Michelle Wright, and Simple Plan. He has also performed with Ray Charles, Mel Torme, and Robben Ford.
In 2003, Bill was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. In 2010, Bill received both a Lifetime Achievement Award and Most Influential Jazz Musician from the Royal Canadian Music Project, and his band Sample Stearns Band (from the 70’s) received the Most Influential Group Award.
In 2013, Bill was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.
In 2014, Bill and playwright Bob Sarti were awarded the Ovation Award for Best New Work, for The Raymur Mothers, a musical.
In 2003, Bill was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. In 2010, Bill received both a Lifetime Achievement Award and Most Influential Jazz Musician from the Royal Canadian Music Project, and his band Sample Stearns Band (from the 70’s) received the Most Influential Group Award.
In 2013, Bill was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.
In 2014, Bill and playwright Bob Sarti were awarded the Ovation Award for Best New Work, for The Raymur Mothers, a musical.
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