THIS IS A PRE-ORDER: We expect this to ship on or around MAY 29th, 2026. Any items ordered with this will be held until they can ship together. If you need other items faster please place a separate order for those items.

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.

street date 5/29/2026