Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on February 01, 1939)

Happy Birthday, Joe Sample! Your fingers dancing across the keys have given us timeless grooves and unforgettable melodies. From your legendary days with The Jazz Crusaders to your soulful solo masterpieces, you've kept jazz vibrant and fresh—proving that age is just a number when you're swinging this hard.

Whether it's "Street Life" or those smooth piano riffs that make our hearts groove, you continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike. Here's hoping your birthday hits all the right notes—just like every performance you've ever delivered. Keep jamming, keep smiling, and remember: jazz legends never get older—they improvise!