Carl Craig

Carl Craig, born on 22 May 1969 in Detroit, USA, is a key player in Detroit techno's second wave. He followed the futuristic lead of originators Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, and Juan Atkins and eventually collaborated with May. Recording since the early 1990s under various aliases, Craig has released innovative ambient, techno, breakbeat, and future jazz sounds.

One of his notable aliases is Innerzone Orchestra. In 1992, Innerzone Orchestra released a track that played a significant role in moving drum 'n' bass away from hardcore and ragga sounds. Later on, Craig reconvened Innerzone Orchestra as a jazz/techno combo for the album "Programmed" (1999), enlisting the help of jazz composer/keyboardist Craig Taborn, former Sun Ra Arkestra member Francisco Mora Catlett, and Matthew Chicoine.

Matt Chicoine later signed to Carl Craig's own label Planet E Communications under the alias Recloose. The label shares the same eclectic and futuristic ethos as Craig's music. With releases under many aliases such as BFC Psyche Paperclip People 69 Designer Music and Innerzone Orchestra; Carl Craig has more musical personalities than the average electronic artist. However diverse his guises may be though his music always retains that certain "Craig-ness" of sound - a deep commitment to soul mixed with jazz along with a distinct Detroit techno influence