Guru

The Profile

American rapper, co‑founder of Gang Starr and creator of the Jazzmatazz series, known for fusing hip hop with live jazz.

Guru presented Jazzmatazz (the first volume) in 1993 and assembled numerous notable jazz and hip‑hop guests. He was a central figure in the Gang Starr project and in popularizing jazz/hip‑hop collaborations.

The available review praises Jazzmatazz, Volume 1 as a seminal 1990s experiment fusing hip hop and live jazz. It highlights Guru's role as the creative force and lists high-profile jazz and hip‑hop guests. The review frames the album as an important and delightful crossover.