Cti Records: The Cool Revolution

The story of the invention of the term, 'deepfunk' is probably only known among fans and practitioners of this niche-genre. In short, it all started in the 1990s when DJs like Keb Darge, Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove and others began spinning obscure and feral Funk 45 RPM singles from local American bands, ostensibly generating another sub-category branch off of the mighty Northern Soul tree.

The French Revolution is a time of history made familiar from Dickens, Baroness Orczy, and Tolstoy, as well as the legends of let them eat cake, and tricolours. Beginning in 1789, this period of extreme political and social unrest saw the end of the French monarchy, the death of an extraordinary number of people beneath the guillotine's blade during the Terror, and the rise of Napoleon, as well as far reaching consequences still with us today, such as the enduring ideology of human rights, and decimalization.

Music on the Edge is an album by Chroma, released in 1991. Chroma is a musical project known for its exploration of jazz fusion, ambient, and progressive rock. The album blends a variety of styles, featuring intricate instrumental compositions and atmospheric soundscapes that were innovative for the time. The music on Music on the Edge is often experimental, with a focus on mood and texture rather than traditional song structures. It likely appeals to listeners with an interest in progressive or instrumental music that emphasizes skillful musicianship and complex arrangements.

A groundbreaking jazz recording by the longtime Miles Davis collaborator Gil Evans highlights the latter's supreme and influential skills as a jazz orchestrator. This album is a brilliant example of Evans' ability to make a large orchestra sound like a smaller jazz combo using orchestrations that infuse the larger unit with the immediacy and spontaneity of the smaller.