It is rare for a singular artist to revolutionise two musical worlds the way Cortex has, with their legendary album Troupeau Bleu.
Used as a regular sample tool by the likes of MF Doom (One Beer), Tyler The Creator (Odd Toddlers) and J Dilla (No Games), the French band as made as much impact on hip-hop as it has jazz.
Their boundless productions cover a wide array of styles and emotions, from fast paced jazz-dance improvs to smooth dreamlike ballads.