Earlier this evening, I found out via Facebook that Joe Sample, best known for "Carmel", "Oasis", "Miles of Blue (Blue Miles)" and many others is currently hospitalized due to an unexpected illness. Here's the
latest post from the artist's management on his
official Facebook page:
Hello all, we (management) are posting on behalf of Joe:
Due to an unexpected illness, the “Joe Sample Trio, with Special Guest - Randy Crawford,” will be unable to perform on October 25th, at the Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA, as previously advertised.
Mr. Sample was recently hospitalized with what appears to be a severe case of pneumonia. A surgical procedure to remove a build up of fluids in his lung was performed, and Mr. Sample remains hospitalized. Doctors have advised Mr. Sample to undergo an extended period of convalescence before he will be able to resume his professional schedule.
Mr. Sample is unavailable for comment due to the aforementioned “procedure.” Ms. Crawford had this to say: “Our hearts go out to Joe and wish him a speedy and healthy recovery so that we can return to performing together ASAP. I was so looking forward to performing in Oakland at the Paramount. It has been way too long since I’ve visited our fans in the Bay Area, and I love the Paramount. Hopefully we can reschedule something as soon as Joe has recovered.”
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