LETTUCE 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   The album, 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. Released on their own Lettuce Records label, the band’s next studio album offers a menu of delights that marks a band exploring new sonic territory. For these six life-long partners, the new songs feel like a nourishing meal that entices all of your senses.  “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.”