One of many projects on Strata-East spearheaded by bassist, composer, and arranger Bill Lee (legendary director Spike Lee’s father), The Descendants of Mike and Phoebe’s only album, A Spirit Speaks, enlists Lee’s brother and sisters-Clif Lee, A. Grace Lee Mims, and Consuela Lee Moorehead-to 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. Audio remastered from the original tapes at 192khz/24 bit plus newly commissioned liner notes by Harmony Holiday and never-before-seen photos.

Tracklist:

1. Two Songs for a Boy Named Mark
2. A) Little Bitty Baby
3. B) Soliloquy to a Man-Child
4. Coltrane
5. Chick Chick
6. Well Done, Weldon
7. A Spirit Speaks
8. Attica
9. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
10. Boll Weevil
11. Don’t Be a Stranger
12. Too Little, Too Late

UPC: 708857197422
Label: Strata-east Records
Release Date: 12.12.25
Format: CD