Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Introduction | 1:20 |
| 2 | Loungin'Co-producer, Trumpet – Donald Byrd |
4:38 |
| 3 | When You're NearCo-producer, Vocals – N'Dea Davenport |
4:01 |
| 4 | Transit RideCo-producer, Saxophone – Branford MarsalisGuitar – Zachary Breaux |
3:58 |
| 5 | No Time To PlayCo-producer, Guitar – Ronny JordanVocals – Dee C. Lee |
4:53 |
| 6 | Down The BackstreetsCo-producer, Piano – Lonnie Liston Smith |
4:47 |
| 7 | Respectful Dedications | 0:54 |
| 8 | Take A Look (At Yourself)Co-producer, Featuring – Roy Ayers |
3:58 |
| 9 | Trust MeCo-producer, Vocals – N'Dea Davenport |
4:27 |
| 10 | Slicker Than MostSaxophone – Gary Barnacle |
2:35 |
| 11 | Le Bien, Le MalCo-producer, Featuring – MC Solaar |
3:21 |
| 12 | Sights In The CityCo-producer – Carleen Anderson, Courtney PineKeyboards – Simon LawSaxophone – Courtney PineVocals – Carleen Anderson |
5:10 |
Credits
- Producer, Mixed By, Arranged By – Guru
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1-21998, 0946 3 21998 1 2 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 (LP, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | F1-21998, 0946 3 21998 1 2 | US | 1993 |
| CTTC 34, 0946 3 21998 4 3, 3 21998 4 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume 1 (Cass, Album, XDR) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis, EMI | CTTC 34, 0946 3 21998 4 3, 3 21998 4 | UK | 1993 |
| SPRO-10428 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Vol I Instrumental (LP, TP) | Chrysalis | SPRO-10428 | US | 1995 |
| 0946 3 21998 2 9, CTCD 34 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | 0946 3 21998 2 9, CTCD 34 | UK & Europe | 1993 |
| F2 21998, 0946 3 21998 2 9 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | F2 21998, 0946 3 21998 2 9 | US | 1993 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Introduction | 1:20 |
| 2 | Loungin'Trumpet, Piano, Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – Donald Byrd |
4:38 |
| 3 | When You're NearKeyboards – Simon LawLead Vocals, Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – N'Dea Davenport |
4:02 |
| 4 | Transit RideAlto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – Branford MarsalisGuitar – Zachary BreauxScratches – DJ Jazzy Nice |
3:58 |
| 5 | No Time To PlayGuitar [All Guitars], Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – Ronny JordanVocals – DC Lee*Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Big Shug |
4:54 |
| 6 | Down The BackstreetsDrums [Live Drums] – Lil' DapPiano [Acoustic Piano], Electric Piano, Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – Lonnie Liston Smith |
4:47 |
| 7 | Respectful Dedications | 0:54 |
| 8 | Take A Look (At Yourself)Vibraphone [All Vibes], Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – Roy Ayers |
3:59 |
| 9 | Trust MeLead Vocals, Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – N'Dea Davenport |
4:27 |
| 10 | Slicker Than MostSaxophone, Flute – Gary BarnacleVocals [Additional Vocals] – The Cutthroats |
2:36 |
| 11 | Le Bien, Le MalLead Vocals, Rap [French Rap], Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – MC SolaarScratches – DJ Jimmy Jay*Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Black Jack, Mickey "Mus Mus"* |
3:21 |
| 12 | Sights In The CityAlto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – Courtney PineKeyboards – Simon LawVocals, Co-producer, Featuring [Featured Performance] – Carleen Anderson |
5:10 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
- Marketed By – EMI
- Distributed By – EMI
- Manufactured By – EMI
- Pressed By – EMI Uden
- Produced For – Guru Productions Inc.
- Published By – Ill Kid Music
- Published By – Gifted Pearl Music
- Published By – EMI April Music Inc.
- Published By – My Dog Luna Music
- Published By – LeoSong
- Recorded At – D&D Studios
- Mixed At – D&D Studios
- Mixed At – EMI Studios
- Mixed At – Hollywood Sound Recorders
- Mixed At – Studios Ferber
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
Credits
- Art Direction – Henry Marquez
- Concept By [Concept Development By] – Keith Elam, Patrick Moxey
- Design – Diane Cuddy
- Engineer – Craig Marcus (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 8), James B. Mansfield* (tracks: 4), James Bell* (tracks: 3, 9, 10, 12), Joe Quinde (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 8), Kieran Walsh (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 8), Zdar Cerbonschi* (tracks: 11)
- Engineer [Assisted By] – David Carpenter (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 8), Doug Boehm (tracks: 4), Luke Allen (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 8), Phillipe* (tracks: 11), Tracii D. Shermon* (tracks: 3, 9, 10, 12)
- Executive-Producer – Duff Marlowe, Keith Elam, Patrick Moxey
- Liner Notes – Bill Adler
- Lyrics By [Lyrics Co-written By] – Courtney Pine (tracks: 12), N'Dea Davenport (tracks: 3, 9)
- Lyrics By, Music By [Tracks By] – Guru
- Management – Empire Artist Management
- Mastered By – Tony Dawsey
- Other [Styling] – Navia Nguyen
- Photography By – Humphrey Studio
- Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By – Guru
- Vocals – Guru
Notes
All songs produced, arranged and mixed for Guru Productions, Inc.All songs published by Ill Kid Music/Gifted Pearl Music/EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) escept "When You're Near" and "Trust Me" published by Ill Kid Music/Gifted Pearl Music/EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)/My Dog Luna Music (ASCAP) and "Sights In The City" published by Ill Kid Music/Gifted Pearl Music/EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)/LeoSong (PRS)
All tracks recorded and mixed at D&D Studios, New York, NY. except "When You're Near", "Trust Me", "Sights In The City" and "Slicker Then Most" mixed at EMI Studios, London. "Transit Ride" mixed at Hollywood Sound, Los Angeles, CA. "Le Bien, Le Mal" mixed at Studio Ferber, Paris, France.
Engineered in New York, London, Los Angeles and Paris.
Mastered at Masterdisk, New York, NY
Carleen Anderson appears courtesy of Circa Record Ltd.
N'dea Davenport appears courtesy of Delicious Vinyl.
MC Solaar appears courtesy of Polydor France.
Ronny Jordan appears courtesy of Island Records Ltd.
Branford Marsalis appears courtesy of Columbia Records.
"No Time To Play" includes portions of "Satin Soul" written by Barry White and published by Savette Music Inc./Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI). Satin Soul performed by Barry White, used under license from Polygram Special Markets.
"Slicker Than Most" contains portions of "It Feels So Good". Material performed by Grover Washington used under license from Sony Music Entertainment.
©℗ 1993 Chrysalis Records, Inc., a division of EMI Records Group, N.A.
Marketed and manufactured by EMI
Printed in Holland
Made in Holland
Packaging: Black tray jewel case with a 8-page booklet.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 9463 21998 2 9
- Barcode (Scanned): 094632199829
- Rights Society: Biem/Stemra
- Label Code: LC 1626
- Price Code: F: PM 520
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-1-26-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-2-23-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-1-2-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-2-21-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-3-19-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-4-20-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 7): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-4-15-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 8): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-4-22 NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 9): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-2-8 NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 10): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-4-8 NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 11): EMI 3219982 CDM01 1-1-12-NL
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1-21998, 0946 3 21998 1 2 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 (LP, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | F1-21998, 0946 3 21998 1 2 | US | 1993 |
| CTTC 34, 0946 3 21998 4 3, 3 21998 4 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume 1 (Cass, Album, XDR) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis, EMI | CTTC 34, 0946 3 21998 4 3, 3 21998 4 | UK | 1993 |
| SPRO-10428 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Vol I Instrumental (LP, TP) | Chrysalis | SPRO-10428 | US | 1995 |
| F2 21998, 0946 3 21998 2 9 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | F2 21998, 0946 3 21998 2 9 | US | 1993 |
| C 125063 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume 1 (Cass, Album, Club) | Chrysalis | C 125063 | US | 1993 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Introduction | 1:20 |
| A2 | Loungin'Co-producer, Trumpet – Donald Byrd |
4:38 |
| A3 | When You're NearCo-producer, Vocals – N'Dea Davenport |
4:02 |
| A4 | Transit RideCo-producer, Saxophone – Branford MarsalisGuitar – Zachary Breaux |
3:58 |
| A5 | No Time To PlayCo-producer, Guitar – Ronny JordanVocals – Dee C. Lee |
4:54 |
| A6 | Down The BackstreetsCo-producer, Piano – Lonnie Liston Smith |
4:47 |
| B1 | Respectful Dedications | 0:54 |
| B2 | Take A Look (At Yourself)Co-producer, Featuring – Roy Ayers |
3:59 |
| B3 | Trust MeCo-producer, Vocals – N'Dea Davenport |
4:27 |
| B4 | Slicker Than MostSaxophone – Gary Barnacle |
2:36 |
| B5 | Le Bien, Le MalCo-producer, Featuring – MC Solaar |
3:21 |
| B6 | Sights In The CityCo-producer – Carleen Anderson, Courtney PineKeyboards – Simon LawSaxophone – Courtney PineVocals – Carleen Anderson |
5:10 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
- Record Company – EMI Records Group North America
Credits
- Producer, Mixed By, Arranged By – Guru
Notes
Alternative Category: 0946 3 21998 1 2. Concept development by Keith Elam and Patrick Moxey. All songs produced, arranged amd mixed by Guru for Guru Productions, Inc. Photography: Hymphrey Studio. Design: Diane Cuddy.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 20831 4613 2 19
- Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): DIDX 018837
- Other: Manufactred by Columbia House under License
- Barcode (Scanned): 020831461320
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1-21998, 0946 3 21998 1 2 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 (LP, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | F1-21998, 0946 3 21998 1 2 | US | 1993 |
| CTTC 34, 0946 3 21998 4 3, 3 21998 4 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume 1 (Cass, Album, XDR) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis, EMI | CTTC 34, 0946 3 21998 4 3, 3 21998 4 | UK | 1993 |
| SPRO-10428 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Vol I Instrumental (LP, TP) | Chrysalis | SPRO-10428 | US | 1995 |
| 0946 3 21998 2 9, CTCD 34 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | 0946 3 21998 2 9, CTCD 34 | UK & Europe | 1993 |
| F2 21998, 0946 3 21998 2 9 | Guru | Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 (CD, Album) | Chrysalis, Chrysalis | F2 21998, 0946 3 21998 2 9 | US | 1993 |

