Bah Samba Soundsystem (UK)
The core members of Bah Samba are Julian Bendall - Keyboards/co-writer/co-producer, Alice Russell on Vocals/co-writer, Mark Ralph on Guitar co-producer and Timmy Walker on Bass guitar, who along with their own flawless musicianship skills have culled together a collective of talented musicians of whom they regularly work with including; latin vocalist Isabel Fructuoso (Afro Angel, Mambana) on Vocals, Percussionist Satin Singh who has worked with the likes of Reel People, Pucho and Supergrass. Making a welcome addition to the crew are New York's Legendary funk outfit, The Fatback Band aka Bill Curtis (Drums & vocals) & Johnny Flippen (Bass & Vocals), whose endless list of timeless hits include classic anthem I Found Lovin among many more. The album also features a heavyweight section of brass and orchestral musicians including; Wayne Urquhart (Cello), Mike Simmonds (Violin/Viola) Nicol Thompson (Trombone), Dominic Glover (Trumpet/Flugel), Finn Peters (Flute/Sax), with Drums from Davide Giovannini & Geoff Holroyde, Baja Man (Repique) and additional vocals from Sharlene Hector, Morris Bendall and Maxine Braham.
The Bah Samba story begins with founding member Julian Bendall who started producing soul, funk and Jazz at an early age, gathering some serious momentum in 1994 when he worked with Graeme Park on Inner City's Share My Life followed swiftly by a similar venture with the Brand New Heavies Back to Love. He has since gone on to write and produce with the likes of Phil Asher, Electric Soul, Modaji, Ultra Nate, Blaze, and Bobby & Steve. Alice's lavishly soulful voice is both timeless and up to the minute modern. Whether live or on record, she always performs with her trademark self assurance and sass. Her style is a predominantly bluesy, soullament but encompasses everything from funk to gospel to jazz and beyond.
1995 saw the first incarnation of Bah Samba with a debut single Carnival released on Loaded. Later followed the now classic, Reach Inside on Estereo which was Alice's Bah Samba debut and the beginning of a long working relationship with Julian as this former choir girl's ability to deliver amazing soulful vocals went on to define Bah Samba's beguiling sophisticated sound. Followed by numerous singles on Estereo, In 2001 Bah Samba unleashed their self titled debut album on Estereo to great acclaim, followed by the Latin Lounge Session featuring exclusive mixes of Bah Samba tracks and their mixed album titled Eclectica Volume 1 both in 2004. A classic Bah Samba record is their innovative remake of the World's largest crate-digger Muro from Japan entitled Bohemian. Their sound has been championed by many all over the world including Tony Humphries, Dimitri From Paris, Jay J, Timmy Regisford, Danny Krivit, Louie Vega, Bobby & Steve and Dreem Teem to name but a few.
The Bah Samba story begins with founding member Julian Bendall who started producing soul, funk and Jazz at an early age, gathering some serious momentum in 1994 when he worked with Graeme Park on Inner City's Share My Life followed swiftly by a similar venture with the Brand New Heavies Back to Love. He has since gone on to write and produce with the likes of Phil Asher, Electric Soul, Modaji, Ultra Nate, Blaze, and Bobby & Steve. Alice's lavishly soulful voice is both timeless and up to the minute modern. Whether live or on record, she always performs with her trademark self assurance and sass. Her style is a predominantly bluesy, soullament but encompasses everything from funk to gospel to jazz and beyond.
1995 saw the first incarnation of Bah Samba with a debut single Carnival released on Loaded. Later followed the now classic, Reach Inside on Estereo which was Alice's Bah Samba debut and the beginning of a long working relationship with Julian as this former choir girl's ability to deliver amazing soulful vocals went on to define Bah Samba's beguiling sophisticated sound. Followed by numerous singles on Estereo, In 2001 Bah Samba unleashed their self titled debut album on Estereo to great acclaim, followed by the Latin Lounge Session featuring exclusive mixes of Bah Samba tracks and their mixed album titled Eclectica Volume 1 both in 2004. A classic Bah Samba record is their innovative remake of the World's largest crate-digger Muro from Japan entitled Bohemian. Their sound has been championed by many all over the world including Tony Humphries, Dimitri From Paris, Jay J, Timmy Regisford, Danny Krivit, Louie Vega, Bobby & Steve and Dreem Teem to name but a few.