Guru – Jazzmatazz Volume 1 Vinyl LP

Guru - Jazzmatazz Volume 1 On Vinyl

Witness the birth of a genre with the vinyl edition of Guru’s 1993 groundbreaking masterpiece, "Jazzmatazz Volume 1".

• Artist: Guru
  
• Album: Jazzmatazz Volume 1
  
• Year: 1993
  
• Media: Vinyl
  
• Condition: New
  
• Media Condition: New
  
• Sleeve Condition: New

While other hip-hop producers were heavily sampling old jazz records, Guru took a visionary step forward by bringing legendary jazz musicians directly into the studio to play live over his hip-hop beats and poetic lyricism. The result is a timeless, smooth, and intellectually sharp record that forever altered the boundaries of both genres.

The album features an astonishing lineup of jazz royalty, including Donald Byrd (trumpet), Roy Ayers (vibraphone), Lonnie Liston Smith (keyboards), alongside incredible vocals from N'Dea Davenport and Carleen Anderson. From the iconic, smooth flow of "Loungin'" and the driving rhythms of "No Time to Play" to the poetic depth of "Trust Me", every track radiates an effortlessly cool atmosphere. On vinyl, the production shines brightly, offering a rich, expansive soundstage where the deep, heavy boom-bap basslines perfectly complement the crisp, live acoustic instrumentation.

Jazzmatazz Volume 1 is an absolute mandatory LP for hip-hop heads, jazz enthusiasts, and collectors alike. It is a historic piece of musical fusion that sounds just as fresh, sophisticated, and essential today as it did on the day of its release.

Tracklist

Side A:

• Introduction
• Loungin'
• When You're Near
• Transit Ride
• No Time To Play
• Down The Backstreets

Side B:

• Respectful Dedication
• Take A Look (At Yourself)
• Trust Me
• Slicker Than Most
• Le Bien, Le Mal
• Sights In The City