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.”
Adam Deitch adds:
“We needed a chill, hip hop flavored joint. This is what came out of me.”
Erick "Jesus" Coomes shares:
“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.”
STREAM “BREATHE” HERE + WATCH “BREATHE” VISUALIZER HERE + PRE-ORDER COOK
About Cook
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 James Brown and his JB’s, and honoring mentors like Tower of Power and Maceo Parker.
“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 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 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.”
The band has also 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 spin on Eric “Benny” Bloom’s Portuguese Kale Soup.
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 the band’s 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:
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Adam Deitch: drums, percussion
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Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff: guitar
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Erick “Jesus” Coomes: bass
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Ryan “Zoid” Zoidis: alto, baritone and tenor sax, synths
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Eric “Benny” Bloom: trumpet, horns
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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
Tour & VIP Experience
In anticipation of the release of Cook, Lettuce is 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
