Gula Matari GB1542 a soft and melodious sound

a soft and melodious sound that frequently led to lyricism and introspection

drawing on an eclectic genre-defying mix of electronica

and sincere love of the culture

as it always was from the legend of French dance music

and also released several of his own 78s and 45s for Melodisc which were among the first examples of African music recorded and released in Britain

Gula Matari GB1542 a soft and melodious soundA classic soul funk jazz masterpiece by music giant Quincy Jones, Gula Matari marked his second and final album under the Creed Taylor aegis. It constituted a real step forward for the jazzman, who was moving here into sophisticated new territory. Instrumentation includes: Milt Jackson, vibes; Hubert Laws, flute; Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Eric Gale, guitar; Herbie Hancock and Bob James, keyboards; special guests include Toots Thielemans on guitar and