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And on top of that, they know how to play.” This unlikely, yet ideal pairing is the result of years of work and passion from Amir Abdullah, the crate-digging, DJ and label- head for 180-Proof Records which in 2011 began reissuing the groundbreaking Strata Records back catalog and unreleased gems from the vaults. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn \u003ci\u003eStrata Records - The Sound of Detroit - Reimagined by Jazzanova\u003c\/i\u003e, DJ Amir and Jazzanova breathe new life into eleven hand-picked tracks from the Strata catalog for fans of the label’s historic recordings and new ears alike. Strata Records rose from the ashes of Detroit’s tumultuous 1960s decline. 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All bring their own distinctive flavours while retaining a real sense of Jazzanova’s musical identity - something that combines neo-soul, jazz, and pop songwriting with a unique knack for sampling and skills on everything from synth to piano, vibes to trombone, flugelhorn to guitar. 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This release features remixes by Japanese Club Jazz pioneers Kyoto Jazz Massive, and Genre Blending New Yorkers, musclecars.   Kyoto Jazz Massive were enlisted to remix the Jazzanova reimagining of Sam Sanders's iconic song Face at my Window. Their mix adds an intimate Jazz Club feel to vocalist Sean Haefeli's recording, which highlights the dynamics of Sean's voice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe subtle tempo increase maintains the feel of the original and adds a punch to the brass section, making the track an entirely new experience.  musclecars  add that traditional New York \/ Chicago House vibe to Jazzanova's reimagining of Kenny Cox's 'Beyond the dream', and the result is a skippy afro\/latin dancefloor filler which can go on forever. musclecars demonstrate their genre blending superpowers on this mix which adds a garage swing to a jazz record, definitely going to be a jam for the dancefloors in 2023.   Both remixes showcase the importance of DJ Amir's unearthing of these strata gems, and Jazzanova's reimagining, how they have breathed new life into one of Detroit's hidden gems - Strata Records. 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