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. Continuing with it’s Respect The Classics campaign, UMe reissues this classic album back on standard weigh vinyl.

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