Jazzmatazz

Since the '90s, Guru has put out a series of jazz-influenced hip-hop records known as the Jazzmatazz series, and is considered one of the pioneers in fusing jazz with hip-hop.

Durangoherald.com 2009

In 1993, he began a series of recordings called "Jazzmatazz" that paired him and other rap acts with different jazz singers and musicians, including guitarist Ronnie Jordan and vocalist Dee C. Lee.

Guru: Hip-Hop's Elder Statesman Dies Young 2010

Guru launched a solo career in the early ‘90s with his collaborative "Jazzmatazz" series, which paired the MC with a variety of jazz musicians, from Donald Byrd to Branford Marsalis and soul singers, including N’Dea Davenport of the Brand New Heavies.

Remembering Guru of Gang Starr; alleged letter to fans causes controversy Sarah Godfrey 2010

His work with Gang Starr and "Jazzmatazz" made him one of hip-hop's most distinctive voices, one that numerous rap artists tried to imitate.

Guru: Hip-Hop's Elder Statesman Dies Young 2010

He released four volumes of the "Jazzmatazz" series.

Ottawa Sun 2010

He released four volumes of the "Jazzmatazz" series. required (email will never be displayed)

arabnews - frontpage 2010

Guru also found solo fame with his "Jazzmatazz" series, a project that featured collaborations with jazz icons and he is recognized as a pioneer in the movement to merge jazz and hip hop.

KDKA - Pittsburgh's Source for Breaking News, Weather and Sports 2010

He released four volumes of the "Jazzmatazz" series.

KVIA.com - Local News 2010

Rapper Guru, one half of the legendary Gang Starr and the man behind the 'Jazzmatazz' series of albums, has died at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer.

RT? News 2010

Guru also found solo fame with his "Jazzmatazz" series, a project that featured collaborations with jazz icons and he is recognized as a pioneer in the movement to merge jazz and hip hop.

cbs4denver.com 2010