"As Khan released her first solo album, "I'm Every Woman", the band released 1978's "Numbers", sans Khan, and it went absolutely nowhere. "Masterjam" finds them back together, renamed Rufus and Chaka, with Quincy Jones producing. Khan had worked with Jones on his 1978 album, "Sounds...And Stuff Like That". The most striking thing about "Masterjam" is that is doesn't sound like a trademark Rufus effort. Jones' production style is so strong that the band's individual sound is all but lost. It's nothing to cry about, since Jones was at his R&B/pop peak and Rufus couldn't do it any better on their own. The album's first track is "Do What You Love What You Feel," with its subtle horn riffs arranged by Jerry Hey and vocals from guitarist Tony Maiden and Khan. On a track somewhat close to a ballad, the brilliantly arranged "Heaven Bound," Khan delivers a good raw vocal. A frequent Jones collaborator, Rod Temperton, offers the title track and the even better "Live in Me"." (Jason Elias, Allmusic; 4 uit 5 sterren)
