Jazzmatazz, Volume 1

~ Release by Guru (see all versions of this release, 9 available)

Tracklist

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1Introduction
assistant engineer:
Luke Allen and David Carpenter (Engineer)
engineer:
Craig Marcus, Joe Quinde and Kieran Walsh
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Introduction
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
1:23
2Loungin’
assistant engineer:
Luke Allen and David Carpenter (Engineer)
engineer:
Craig Marcus, Joe Quinde and Kieran Walsh
co-producer:
Donald Byrd (American jazz trumpeter)
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
piano and trumpet:
Donald Byrd (American jazz trumpeter)
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Loungin’
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
34:42
3When You’re Near
assistant engineer:
Tracii Sherman
engineer:
Jason Ball
co-producer:
N’Dea Davenport
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
keyboard:
Simon Law (Soul II Soul)
lead vocals:
N’Dea Davenport
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and EMI Publishing Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
When You’re Near
lyricist:
N’Dea Davenport and Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
4:05
4Transit Ride
assistant engineer:
Doug Boehm
engineer:
James Mansfield
co-producer:
Branford Marsalis (saxophonist)
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
alto saxophone and soprano saxophone:
Branford Marsalis (saxophonist)
guitar:
Zachary Breaux (American jazz guitarist)
turntable:
DJ Jazzy Nice
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Hollywood Sound Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Transit Ride
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
4:00
5No Time to Play
assistant engineer:
Luke Allen and David Carpenter (Engineer)
engineer:
Craig Marcus, Joe Quinde and Kieran Walsh
co-producer:
Ronny Jordan
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
guitar family:
Ronny Jordan
additional vocals:
Big Shug
guest vocals:
Dee C. Lee
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Satin Soul by Love Unlimited Orchestra
recording of:
No Time to Play
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
4:57
6Down the Backstreets
assistant engineer:
Luke Allen and David Carpenter (Engineer)
engineer:
Craig Marcus, Joe Quinde and Kieran Walsh
co-producer:
Lonnie Liston Smith
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
electric piano and piano:
Lonnie Liston Smith
membranophone:
Lil’ Dap (US rapper, member of Group Home)
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Down the Backstreets
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
4:50
7Respectful Dedications
assistant engineer:
Luke Allen and David Carpenter (Engineer)
engineer:
Craig Marcus, Joe Quinde and Kieran Walsh
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Respectful Dedications
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
0:56
8Take a Look (at Yourself)
assistant engineer:
Luke Allen and David Carpenter (Engineer)
engineer:
Craig Marcus, Joe Quinde and Kieran Walsh
co-producer:
Roy Ayers
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
vibraphone:
Roy Ayers
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Take a Look (at Yourself)
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
4:01
9Trust Me
assistant engineer:
Tracii Sherman
engineer:
Jason Ball
co-producer:
N’Dea Davenport
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
lead vocals:
N’Dea Davenport
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and EMI Publishing Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Trust Me
lyricist:
N’Dea Davenport and Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
4:30
10Slicker Than Most
assistant engineer:
Tracii Sherman
engineer:
Jason Ball
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
flute and saxophone:
Gary Barnacle
additional vocals:
Cutthroats (US Hip Hop group)
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and EMI Publishing Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
samples:
It Feels So Good by Grover Washington, Jr.
recording of:
Slicker Than Most
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
2:40
11Le bien, le mal
assistant engineer:
Philippe Cerboneschi
engineer:
Philippe Zdar (founder of the Motorbass studio, half of Cassius)
co-producer:
Jimmy Jay (french hip hop) and MC Solaar
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
turntable:
Jimmy Jay (french hip hop)
additional vocals:
Black Jack (FR Rapper; member of Démocrates D) and Mickey "Mus Mus" Mossman
lead vocals:
MC Solaar
vocals:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Studios Ferber in Paris, Île-de-France, France
recording of:
Le Bien, le Mal
lyricist and composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
3:24
12Sights in the City
assistant engineer:
Tracii Sherman
engineer:
Jason Ball
co-producer:
Carleen Anderson and Courtney Pine
producer and mixer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
alto saxophone, flute and soprano saxophone:
Courtney Pine
keyboard:
Simon Law (Soul II Soul)
vocals:
Carleen Anderson and Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
arranger:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
produced for:
Guru Productions Inc.
recorded at:
D&D Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and EMI Publishing Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Sights in the City
lyricist:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
composer:
Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) and Courtney Pine
5:10

Credits

Release

engineered in:London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Los Angeles, California, United States
New York, New York, United States
Paris, Île-de-France, France
art direction:Henry Marquez (credited for art direction)
additional photography:Michael Benabib
Ray Burmiston
Marc Villalonga
photography:Humphrey Studio (Photo studio)
executive producer:Keith Elam (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)
Duff Marlowe
Patrick Moxey
mastering:Tony Dawsey (mastering engineer)
design:Diane Cuddy
manufactured by:Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Chrysalis
produced for:Guru Productions Inc.
mastered at:Masterdisk in New York, New York, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/511457 [info]
ASIN:US: B000003JBM [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mr0001283652 [info]