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LEGENDARY FUNK SEXTET LETTUCE SHARE NEW SINGLE “BREATHE” | NEW ALBUM ‘COOK’ OUT DECEMBER 3RD

by Leah Concialdi
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The legendary funk sextet Lettuce have been teasing the forthcoming release of their latest full-length offering, Cook, due December 3, 2025 via the band’s own Lettuce Records. With the lead single “Gold Tooth,” and most recently their cover of the Keni Burke classic “Rising to the Top,” the band’s signature blend of all-organic, additive free funk is on full display. Today, they’re thrilled to share the latest sneak peek at the album with new song “Breathe,” a blissed-out track tinged with a retro hip-hop vibe to match.

 

Eric “Benny” Bloom, speaking on the origins of “Breathe,” says “This is my favorite song on the record. I can just see myself strutting down the streets of NYC on a brisk October night, thinking of all the possibilities my future holds if I just listen to myself and breathe.” The band’s Adam Deitch says the band “Needed a chill, hip hop flavored joint. This is what came out of me.” For his part, Erick “Jesus” Coomes says “Life is a gorgeous gift that when looked at from a childlike perspective of wonder can constantly amaze and astound us. Breathe it in. Let your loving energy go out to all – it will always return to you.”

 

(Download hi-res single artwork HERE)

Cook isn’t just a nod to Lettuce’s musical heat; it’s an invitation to join the band at the table, where funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop come together in one rich, flavorful dish. The album offers a menu of delights that marks a group exploring new sonic territory. On Cook, Lettuce has expanded its ever-widening musical palette again, following tours with both rap icon GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan and reggae legend Ziggy Marley. Earlier in the year, the band released the live album and concert film Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony. Still, there’s a generous dose of Lettuce’s patented funk, paying tribute to the great James Brown and his JB’s and honoring mentors like Tower of Power and Maceo Parker. For these six lifelong partners, the new songs feel like a nourishing meal that entices all of your senses.

 

“This record is a little more three-dimensional than our past albums,” says Deitch. “It shows a lot more sides to the band, exploring further depths of production and arrangements.”

The band has also recently announced the launch of Lettuce Red Crush and Orange Crush wine brands in collaboration with Aquila Cellars, along with a recipe book featuring pairings to be included with the vinyl album and available in digital form. The wine was brought to life by Bloom and Zoidis’ wine distribution company, Benny & Zoid Selections, which made it accessible to purchase nationwide online.

 

“Music and food are very related,” said Deitch. “Use the wrong ingredients in either and you can ruin the sound and the meal.”

 

“Lettuce has always stood for well-made things in their purest form,” the band shares. “Well-made records, well-made instruments, well-made food—and now, well-made wine. We don’t need filler, additives or any gobbledygook. So, we decided to make a wine that is just that, nothing added or taken away, just as Mother Earth intended it.”

(Photo Credit: Hillary Clinton | Download Promotional Photos)

The band also have started sharing episodes of “Lettuce Cook” on their YouTube channel, where guests help the band cook the recipes found in Cook’s accompanying recipe book. The first episode features Sam Gellerstein (SNACKTIME) putting his own unique spin on the recipe for the band’s Eric “Benny” Bloom’s Portuguese Kale Soup and can be viewed here.

 

With Cook, it appears Lettuce has the right recipe for success…both musically and organizationally.

 

“This is the best team we’ve ever had,” said Deitch of his current management. “We feel like the world is our oyster. Our concepts and ideas can really come to fruition now with our infrastructure. It’s beautiful to be in a headspace of feeling this fresh. It’s the start of a brand-new era for us.”

 

Lettuce is:

Adam Deitch: drums, percussion

Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff: guitar

Erick “Jesus” Coomes: bass

Ryan “Zoid” Zoidis: alto, baritone and tenor sax, synths

Eric “Benny” Bloom: trumpet, horns

Nigel Hall: vocals, Hammond B-3, Rhodes, clavinet, keyboards

Cook Track Listing:

01.) Grewt Up

02.) Clav it Your Way

03.) Sesshins 1

04.) 7 Tribes

05.) Rising to the Top

06.) Sesshins 2

07.) Gold Tooth

08.) Breathe

09.) The Matador

10.) Sesshins 3

11.) Cook

12.) Storms Coming

13.) Keep On

14.) Sesshins 4

15.) The Mac

16.) Ghosts of Yest

In anticipation of the release of Cook, Lettuce is also set to perform around the world with dates reaching into 2026. The full schedule of shows, happening across North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia, can be found below, including just-announced East Coast dates in 2026.

 

As part of the 2026 run, fans can also access the exclusive “Cookin’ with the Band” VIP experience, a pre-show hang designed for funk lovers and foodies alike. Available for all January and February shows, the package includes soundcheck viewing access; setlist voting power; early merch shopping + discount code; and limited-edition keepsakes like a custom ‘Cook’ apron, a printed recipe zine, and a signed tour laminate. Access is limited to 75 VIP spots per night and can be purchased at lettucefunk.com/tour.

 

Lettuce Tour Dates:

09/17/25 – Paris, FR @ Alhambra

09/18/25 – Cologne, DE @ CBE

09/19/25 – Utrecht, NL @ TivoliVredenburg

09/21/25 – Antwerp, BE @ Troubleyn

09/22/25 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso

09/23/25 – Berlin, DE @ Lido

09/24/25 – Vienna, AT @ Simm City

09/26/25 – Zürich, CH @ Bogen F

09/27/25 – Milan, IT @ Santeria

09/30/25 – Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 2

10/01/25 – Angoulins, FR @ Crossroad

10/02/25 – Rouen, FR @ Le 106

10/03/25 – London, UK @ Ronnie Scott’s

10/04/25 – London, UK @ Ronnie Scott’s

10/17/25 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery

10/18/25 – Raleigh, NC @ Harvest Jam Music & Arts Festival

10/24/25 – Melbourne, AU @ Melbourne International Jazz Festival

10/25/25 – Sydney, AU @ The Metro Theatre

10/29/25 – Osaka, JP @ Umeda Club Quattro

10/30/25 – Tokyo, JP @ Duo Music Exchange

11/01/25 – Perth, AU @ Urban Orchard
11/06/25 – Honolulu, HI @ Blue Note Hawaii

11/07/25 – Honolulu, HI @ Blue Note Hawaii

11/08/25 – Kailua-Kona, HI @ Willie’s Hot Chicken

11/13/25 – Seattle, WA @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

11/14/25 – Seattle, WA @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

11/15/25 – Seattle, WA @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

11/16/25 – Seattle, WA @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

01/21/26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre

01/22/26 – Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater

01/23-24/26 – Ardmore, PA @ Ardmore Music Hall

01/25/26 – Syracuse, NY @ The Westcott Theater

01/28/26 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live

01/29/26 – Hartford, CT @ Infinity Music Hall

01/30/26 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre

01/31/26 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre

02/01/26 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount

02/03/26 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Jefferson Theater

02/04/26 – Savannah, GA @ Victory North

02/05/26 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live

02/06/26 – Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live

02/07-12/26 – Miami, FL @ Jam Cruise 22
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