BBE Music has hoked up with DJ Amir and 180 Proof Records for a deep dive into legendary Motor City label Strata Records as reimagined by Jazzanova, and it's a triumph. The Berlin collective transforms 11 classic tracks with their signature mix of live instrumentation, electronic flourishes and deep groove sensibilities. From the Afrobeat-inspired horns of Lyman Woodard Organization's 'Creative Musicians' to the hypnotic, polyrhythmic reinvention of 'Root in 7/4 Plus', every track brims with life thanks to the improvisational flair. Sean Haefeli's smoky, urgent vocals add a Gil Scott-Heron-like edge, while Jazzanova's arrangements feel simultaneously faithful and forward-thinking. A rare reissue that's both a history lesson and a party in its own right.