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One of many projects on Strata-East spearheaded by bassist, composer, and arranger Bill Lee (legendary director Spike Lees father), The Descendants of Mike and Phoebes only album, A Spirit Speaks, enlists Lees brother and sistersCliff Lee, Grace Lee Mims, and Consuela Lee Moorheadto form a group named in tribute to their enslaved ancestors. Combining elements of jazz, gospel, soul, and blues, among other influences, A Spirit Speaks has become one of the most sought-after albums from the catalog. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearant Audio) with audio cut directly from the original analog tapes and featuring never-before-scene photos with new liner notes in a glossy tip-on gatefold deluxe package, this one-of-a-kind album can be celebrated with the care and attention it deserves.

This is a 2025 Black Friday Record Store Day release.