Live backing is provided by a band that includes Lonnie Liston Smith, Branford Marsalis, Ronny Jordan, Donald Byrd and Roy Ayers. Guru's Jazzmatazz 1, originally released in 1993, is one of the first albums to combine a live jazz band with hip-hop production and rapping. Guru's voice is so easy to listen to, and the music is pleasant and relaxing enough that it fits him well. The album dropped that week the show started at midnight and both Roy Ayers and Donald Byrd were there. Guru's Jazzmatazz originally released in 1993, is one of the first albums to combine a live jazz band with hip hop production and rapping.

I was 17 at the time, in a pre-internet world, where all my friends were listening to hard rock/pop/heavy metal. 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.Guru's sultry tone sits in the bed of warm musicianship like butter on toast, and this reissue means you can pick it up in pristine condition and hear it pouring out of those grooves.

In the edit page, go to the 'Metadata' tab and add your Juno artist, label or release page for listeners to purchase your release / releases.Signature cocktails and spectacular food in a stunning setting, enjoy the finest Indian culinary traditions in truly opulent surroundings. Guru had a vision and brought together a diverse group of jazz cats both old and new school; Lonnie Liston Smith, Branford Marsalis, Ronny Jordan, Donald Byrd and Roy Ayers and vocalists like Carleen Anderson, N'Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies) and French rapper MC Solaar have cooperated on this classic album. Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. As the name and creative force behind the first global Indian restaurant chain, today, Asha’s is a household name with 13 locations in five countries on two continents. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, this is reissued on limited edition 2LP translucent cobalt vinyl.

Truer words were never said, and in 1993 the Gang Starr legend proved the point by releasing one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. The link between hip-hop and jazz was already in the air, but Guru crystalised it in no uncertain terms, pulling in a heavyweight list of singers and players like N'Dea Davenport, Donald Byrd, Courtney Pine, Lonnie Liston Smith and more besides to realise his vision. Released on 18th May, 1993 on Chrysalis Records, this album is one of the first albums to combine a live jazz band with hip hop production and rapping. I am very satisfied and I will suggest to my friends that they purchase from the market place seller.Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). 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. It was my friend Carlos that gave me a home-recorded tape with some songs from the album, and I was amazed by its sound. As much as I liked Gang Starr, I was never quite sure about getting this one due to not being big on jazz music.

Featuring Lonnie Liston Smith, Branford Marsalis, Ronny Jordan, Donald Byrd and Roy Ayers and vocalists like Carleen Anderson, N'Dea Davenport and French rapper MC Solaar have cooperated on this classic album.

Guru's Jazzmatazz 1, originally released in 1993, is one of the first albums to combine a live jazz band with hip hop production and rapping. In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of this classic album UMe/Urban Legends will be releasing a 3LP deluxe edition which includes the original album, the instrumentals and a third bonus LP of rare remixes. is the debut solo studio album by American hip hop recording artist Guru, released on May 18, 1993 on Chrysalis Records. Live backing is provided by a band that includes Lonnie Liston Smith, Branford Marsalis, Ronny Jordan, Donald Byrd and Roy Ayers. nice, dynamic, clear and clean sound but the high end is really lacking an open airy quality that feels stuffy and like there’s a blanket over everything.