The original version of “Samba of Love” by Sam Q’s Night Patrol could first be heard on Grooveland Music’s “Grooves Lounge Vol. 1” compilation, now this Sam Qureshi produced and masterly orchestrated jazz/latin/bossa-nova jewel featuring the beautiful alluring vocals of Taylor Jackson gets a full single release complete with breathtaking four-to-the-floor remixes on the ever reliable Grooveland label from Brazil. Sam Qureshi, an Alto – Saxophonist and composer born in Pakistan, raised in Birmingham and based in Manchester since 1997,has been a dedicated jazz musician for 30 years and has played at top venues Ronnie Scots, the Blue Note Club and featured gig for Radio 1 DJ Giles Peterson. Following the remixes the first up Jihad Muhammad adds his magical touch, with his utterly thrilling interpretation keeping the spirit of the original alive yet oozing with the beloved mesmerizing Bang the Drum sound which leads to an outstanding result. Next, Flash’N’Fox drop a marvelous soul/funk/jazz infused rendition guaranteed to send shivers down your spine, and finally Matt Bell (half of SoulBasics) serves a fervid rework sure to rock the big rooms. All in all this is a serious mix package of a very strong song with Jihad Muhammad reaching for the stars! Well done to all involved!
4.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Mannix