Jazzmatazz Vol. 1 [Green Vinyl Edition] (LP)

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DESCRIPTION

Pressed on Limited Opaque Green Vinyl

Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 is a jazz rap album from Guru, one half of the duo, Gang Star. 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. 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.

TRACKLIST

A1. Introduction
A2. Loungin'
A3. When You're Near
A4. Transit Ride
A5. No Time To Play
A6. Down The Backstreets

B1. Respectful Dedications
B2. Take A Look (At Yourself)
B3. Trust Me
B4. Slicker Than Most
B5. Le Bien, Le Mal
B6. Sights In The City