Distribution
EMI Music Distribution
Number of Discs
1
Guest Artist
Branford Marsalis, Bahamadia, Ramsey Lewis, Meshell Ndegeocello, Shara Nelson, Patra, Chaka Khan, Mica Paris, Big Shug
Number of Tracks
20
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Drums
Willie Mcneil, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Shawn Lee
Reviews
7 - Flawed Yet Worthy - "...it flows organically....the tunes...juggle drama and beats with lightness and elan, balancing immediacy and indirection. They're hooky without being pop, jazzy without being abstract....the general level of creativity is staggering...", "...the purest collaboration in the history of the hip hop jazz movement....solid, steady soulkick and...profound poetic presence...reminds the listener to look the truth in the face and address it, conquer it, rap about it, and make sure to remember that Guru knew it first...", 3.5 Mics - Dope - "...JAZZMATAZZ II proves to be a refreshing work that sends good messages about family, life and the cultures of jazz and hip-hop...", "...reeks of adulthood....instead of risking potshots from conservatives, Guru (in a bolder move) risks his rep with his hardcore fans. He flaunts King-isms to folks who pray to Malcolm....a comment on the way things are, but it is also a none-too-subtle request for a change of mind...", 8 (out of 10) - "...outstrips the first for confidence, funkiness and good vibes. He's really onto something here....So which is the side project, Gang Starr or Jazzmatazz? Who cares? Fact is, out of one team, we've got two great acts...", 3.5 Stars - Good/Very Good - "...Guru is heads above other rappers integrating jazz into their music. Plus, his latest foray into jazz-rap territory continues to inform younger audiences about the old school..."
Vocals
True Master, Bahamadia, Sikken Moov, Shara Nelson, Gus Da Vigilante, Patra, Chaka Khan, Mica Paris, Big Shug, Sweet Sable, Jason Kay, Baybe, Guru, Bu, Meshell Ndegeocello, Lucien, Kool Keith, Ini Kamoze, Dee C. Lee
Mixing
Steve Gursky, Guru, Eddie Sancho, Carlos Bess
Engineer
Steve Gursky, Benny Jones, Ken "Duro" Ifill, Ben Jones, Eddie Sancho, Robert Caprio, Kieran Walsh, J.B., Mike Chukes, Joe Quinde, Yoram Vazan, Leo Swift Morris, Leo Morris, Bill-Dog Dooley, Carlos Bess, Dennis Mitchell
Number of Audio Channels
Stereo
Guitar
Brian Holt, Marc Antoine, Ronny Jordan
Bass
Jez Colin, Brian Holt, Meshell Ndegeocello, Stuart Zender
Keyboards
Dennis Rodriguez, Brian Holt, Paul "Sequence" Ferguson, Dennis Mitchell
