Bill Sample
Male
59 years old
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada



Last Login: 2/6/2009
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    Bill Sample's Interests
Generaljazz, funk, R 'n B, record production, old radios, dogs that smile.
MusicI grew up listening to Oscar Peterson, the greatest jazz pianist in the world!!! That has influenced who I listen to in other styles. I love Steely Dan, Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Robben Ford, Zappa, a great Canadian band Dr. Music, and also the Tubes, the Temptations, and of course, THE BEATLES. I have every tune they recorded (that I know of). Having said that, I'm not a collector - just a devoted fan.
Televisionhockey night in canada - end of story.
BooksI haven't read a book since 1986 when I got my first computer. It's been nothing but manuals ever since. I guess they are technically still books...
HeroesOscar Peterson, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Thad Jones, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, my mom - Ruth Sample, my dad - Rod Sample.

     Bill Sample's Details
Status:Married
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Vancouver
Body type:Average
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Taurus
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Musician

   Bill Sample's Schools
Berklee College Of Music
Boston, MA
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Major: Arranging
 

1970 to 1971

   Bill Sample's Companies
Taste Music Productions
Vancouver, BC CA
President/owner

full time since 1980



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About me:
I've been active in music for over 40 years. I have lived in Toronto, Paris, Los Angeles, and now call Vancouver home. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
Who I'd like to meet:
Thelonius Monk, if only that were possible.

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Thirsty Howell





Dec 7 2008 10:42 PM

Hi Bill,
Happy Holidays and greetings from Florida!
We just heard that the new CD leads the nominations for The 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.

Just dropping by to say thanks again for your amazing contribution on keyboards,
Hope we get to do it again!
Thirsty Howell
Thirsty Howell





Aug 27 2008 2:56 PM

Hola Amigo
Greetings from Miami

The amazing strings 'Weather Balloons' and the tasty piano fills on 'Lorelei' are my favorite - courtesy of Bill Sample!!

Thanks for sharing your talent on my new album
Peace Thirsty
Seasoned Heart Records & Publishing





Aug 15 2008 7:38 AM

Best wishes from all of us here at
Seasoned Heart.
Lee Ann Burgess





Jul 10 2008 12:49 AM

Thanks for the add Bill. It is hot as blazes in Nashvegas. Wish I was there for at least a few weeks this summer.
Pete Levin





Jun 5 2008 3:55 AM

Hi Bill.

I hope you'll forgive a bit of shameless merchandising.

My new CD is out. Funky R' Us ... definitely not your father's organ trio! CD Baby's got it - samples, links & downloads on my Myspace page.

Best wishes,

Pete

Michael Friedman





May 8 2008 7:35 AM

Hey Bill,
Happy belated Birthday!!
What time are you taking the garbage out these days? Maybe I'll see you one of these late late nights...
Love, Michael
The Loverboy Fan Club





May 7 2008 10:21 AM

Hi Bill!
 Cool Graphics at RevolutionMySpace.com
Hope you're
"Lovin' Every Minute Of It"
Loverboy RockSTAR





May 7 2008 8:37 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
from all of us at
Loverboy RockSTAR!
The Lindeans





May 7 2008 8:11 AM

Happy Birthday Bill.
Hope you have a great day.
All the best.
Tim Der





May 4 2008 4:48 PM


New Odds - Always Breaking Heart



Available on the New Odds CD "Cheerleader." Coming May 20, 2008.
Rachel Stewart





May 3 2008 12:22 PM



Have an AWESOME BIRTHDAY!!
Much Love,
Rach
xx
Dave Sereny





Dec 22 2007 3:11 PM

sibel





Dec 16 2007 4:16 PM

lol have you seen these pics yet? im suprised her myspace didnt get deleted yet for posting pictures like that.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=125723
Andrew Neu





Nov 16 2007 1:59 PM

VLADA





Oct 31 2007 2:49 PM

Hey, thanks for the add and the friendship - I truly appreciate it!
Greetings from a Swiss brother in Nashville,
blessings,
Vlada



Tour Of Earth





Oct 31 2007 3:42 AM

Tour Of Earth
Warren Wiebe





Sep 14 2007 8:43 AM

Hi Bill !!! thanks for the add...
Daniel Persson





Jun 13 2007 2:29 AM

Thank you much for your friendship. Cheers!
Canadian Brass





May 31 2007 5:38 AM

Hey ,




Have fun,

Canadian Brass
Pete Levin





May 26 2007 10:38 PM

A bit of shameless merchandising:



That's my new CD, "Deacon Blues", the straight ahead organ trio I've been wanting to do for years. It's getting great reviews and lots of radio play - and it's only Jazz; Go figure! The CD features some good friends, including two of my favorite guitarists, Mike DeMicco and the phenomenal Joe Beck. Danny Gottlieb lays down the groove with my brother Tony guesting on bass for a couple of tracks.

The CD is available on line at AMAZON.COM or at WOODSTOCK CD where they also have artist-signed copies in stock. (arguably making them worth less!)

Thanks for letting me do this. Best wishes,

Pete
Easy Music Lessons





May 17 2007 6:23 PM

Dropping by to say thanks for being our friend, we appreciate the support.

Enjoy the music, spread the word and we hope to see you around.



www.easymusiclessons.com</div>

Robert Frith





May 16 2007 3:16 AM

I meant to do this a few weeks ago, but I wanted to thank you. I was named The 2007 Texas Singer/Songwriter of the Year, and I appreciate all of the support I received during the nomination/voting process.
I also just changed the songs on my profile and I invite you to check them out if you have a spare minute.

Thanks again and take care,

Robert
Rachel Jones





May 12 2007 10:05 AM


COOL MySpace Comments
HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!
Much Love,
Rach
xx
Catherine St.Germain





May 11 2007 4:55 AM

Hey Billy,

Great to see you last night. Happy belated.

Love Cath
xo
Davey T Hamilton





May 11 2007 3:54 AM

Hope you have a great weekend :-)
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