Introduction

[00:03.08] Peace yo, and welcome to Jazzmatazz
[00:07.47] An experimental fusion of hip-hop and live jazz
[00:10.69] I'm your host the Guru, that stands for gifted, unlimited, rhymes, universal
[00:15.97] Now I've always thought of doing something like this
[00:18.67] But I didn't want to do it unless it was going to be done right, know what I'm saying?
[00:22.52] 'Cause hip-hop, rap music, it's real
[00:25.89] It's musical, cultural expression based on reality
[00:29.41] And at the same time, jazz is real and based on reality
[00:33.85] So I want to let you know that it was indeed a blessing and of course
[00:38.35] A pleasure to work on such a project with so many amazing people
[00:41.87] For instance I got Donald Byrd, Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith
[00:46.40] Branford Marsalis, Ronny Jordan, N'Dea Davenport, Courtney Pine
[00:51.59] And MC Solaar all in the house
[00:54.08] Plus I got Gary Barnacle, Carleen Anderson, D. C. Lee, Simon Law
[00:59.45] And Zachary Breaux doing much work, so without further delay
[01:04.82] I say to you, listen and enjoy, and check it out