Guru - Jazzmatazz, Volume 1 [LP]

Jazzmatazz, Volume 1: An Experimental Fusion of Hip-Hop and Jazz

Guru's Jazzmatazz, Volume 1 is a jazz rap album from Guru, one half of the duo, Gang Starr. This album 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 cats both old-school and new, including Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Lonnie Liston Smith, Ronny Jordan, and Courtney Pine.

Continuing with its Respect The Classics campaign, UMe will be reissuing this classic album back on standard weight vinyl.

Tracklist:

1. Introduction - Guru
2. Loungin' - Guru Featuring Donald Byrd
3. When You're Near - Guru Featuring N'Dea Davenport
4. Transit Ride - Guru Featuring Branford Marsalis
5. No Time To Play - Guru Featuring Ronny Jordan and D.C. Lee
6. Down The Backstreets - Guru Featuring Lonnie Liston Smith
7. Respectful Dedications - Guru
8. Take A Look (At Yourself) - Guru Featuring Roy Ayers
9. Trust Me - Guru Featuring N'Dea Davenport
10. Slicker Than Most - Guru Featuring Gary Barnacle
11. Le Bien, Le Mal - Guru Featuring Mc Solaar
12. Sights In The City - Guru Featuring Carleen Anderson And Courtney Pine

UPC: 602547885081
Label: VIRGIN RECORDS US
Release Date: 8.12.16
Format: Vinyl