Onur Engin does it again with another batch of tastefully re-edited classics for the modern dancefloor. Volume 9 brings four more freshly flipped favorites to the table, kicking off with a subtle re-work of Lonnie Liston Smith’s anthem “Expansions.” Here Onur adds a 4/4 low end bump to the track that keeps it moving without losing the integrity of the original. “Marcatau” utilizes a similar technique, but over a slowed down tropical jazz-funk tune for stunning results. On the flip we get into some slow motion jazz fusion vibes with the smooth balearic grooves of “Aquamarine,” as well as an obscure alternate version of the Roberta Flack classic “Feel Like Makin Love.”

• music label: OE 2012

reviewed by Extravagant Traveler 10/2012

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