Fatback Band - (Do The) Spanish Hustle (The Joaquin 'Joe' Claussell Versions)

Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell returns to the Spring Revisited project and he delivers another jazz-infused house mix of a classic funk track by the iconic Fatback Band.

Claussell combines the original classic funk elements with Latino percussion and samba-styled trumpets. First up is his 'Sacred Rhythm Version’, which lifts the tempo and loops a section of the original's percussion. Keeping the trumpets, and soulful vocal phrases, he adds a DJ-friendly kick drum and shows off his improvisation skills with a vibrant synth line.

On the flip, he strips back some of the drums and horns and focuses on the bassline with the 'Spanish Harlem Dub,' which is a moody rework utilising some funk-infused organ chords.

On the original track, Joe says: "I can vividly recall the very first time I heard Spanish Hustle blasting through my brother Jackie’s stereo system. Not long afterward, I experienced its energy again on the dance floor at a discotheque known as The Inferno, where it was masterfully delivered by the legendary René Hewitt. The record left an imprint on my spirit that never faded.’