I recently picked up a CD produced by a French group by the name of Cortex. Specifically, I picked up Volume 2 - what a creative name. Let me first say I like this CD. I did not know what to expect with this CD. I like Jazz, but am not a connoisseur by any means. But I thought what the heck and decided to experiment. The CD was produced in the 70's and thus has a very 70'ish sound to it. Somewhat reminiscent of 70's lounge music you might find in a 70's film. As I type that, I am comfortable saying this CD would have been a great soundtrack to many a film produced in the 70's. Anyway, the pace is fairly upbeat, not in a dance type of way. But nonetheless upbeat. I have not listened to any other music from Cortex, but I may pick up other CD's from them as I come across them. No standout performances by any means on this disc, but solid good music from folks on the other side of the Atlantic. If you like jazz and have an affinity for the 70's sound, give them a shot. Many people refer to them as Jazz with Funk. Not much funk to be found Volume 2.
http://www.groovecollector.com/artist/cortex/1038/
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Cortex+%286%29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-FZ5jzlwIc
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