Jazzmatazz Volume 1 [Opaque Green Vinyl]

Guru - Jazzmatazz Volume 1 [Opaque Green Vinyl]

Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 is a jazz-rap album from Guru, one half of the duo Gang Starr. It is one of the first albums to combine a live jazz band with hip-hop production and rapping. Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 brought together a diverse group of jazz players both old-school and new, including Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Lonnie Liston Smith, Ronny Jordan and Courtney Pine.

The album also features vocal collaborations with Carleen Anderson, N'Dea Davenport of the Brand New Heavies, Dee C. Lee and French rapper MC Solaar. The variety of guest artists adds diversity and originality to each track, and gives the album a distinct jazz feel.

Limited edition pressing.

Track Listing:

Side A
1. Introduction
2. Loungin'
3. When You're Near
4. Transit Ride
5. No Time To Play
6. Down The Backstreets

Side B
1. Respectful Dedications
2. Take A Look (At Yourself)
3. Trust Me
4. Slicker Than Most
5. Le Bien, Le Mal
6. Sights In The City