Cortex
A nostalgic jazz fusion artist.
CORTEX, is the legendary psychadelic jazz funk group founded in 1974 by outstanding jazz pianist, composer, singer, bandleader, arranger Alain Mion and drummer Alain Gandolfi. More than 185 US stars of hip-hop have sampled the Cortex songs: Madlib, Doom, Tyler, Logic, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross (Golden Record) etc. Since his return to the stage, Cortex is performing every show sold out and acclaimed, principally through USA, Canada and also in Europe and South America. Their popularity and legacy grow, cementing their status as influential artists across the jazz music scene. ROLLING STONE MAG : How Cortex’s ‘Troupeau Bleu’ Became Hip-Hop’s Favorite French Jazz Album : « Tyler, the Creator, Rick Ross, Madlib, are all fans of the psychedelic 1975 LP. Now, decades later, the group is ready to take its rightful place as a key influence… » PASSION OF THE WEISS « It'd be borderline impossible to tell stories of modern rap without Cortex's 1975 release, Troupeau Bleu». Over 33 M listens to the title « HUIT OCTOBRE 1971 » from the album TROUPEAU BLEU here on Spotify
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What kind of music does Cortex play?+
Cortex plays jazz fusion, jazz funk - rooted in tradition rather than chasing trends. CORTEX, is the legendary psychadelic jazz funk group founded in 1974 by outstanding jazz pianist, composer, singer, bandleader, arranger Alain Mion and drummer Alain Gandolfi.
What are Cortex live shows like?+
Cortex's live sets are loose and exploratory - consistent in quality but rarely identical night to night.
How can I find out when Cortex is playing?+
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