Sound Experiment

As Guru himself put it, the Jazzmatazz series of recordings represent an experimental fusion of Hip-Hop and live Jazz. On this particular installment of Jazzmatazz, Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) got some serious heavyweights to lend a hand, with Donald Byrd, Lonnie Liston Smith and Roy Ayers all making appearances.

The track I have chosen to highlight; Take a look (At Yourself) features Roy Ayers on the vibes. Guru's rhyme on this record doesn't match the greatness that is present on several Gang Starr classics, however this track works for me. I particularly relish how the vibe sound is sprinkled all across the steady baseline that drives the record.