Future funk sextet Lettuce has announced its 2018 concert with the Colorado Symphony will be released as a live album and concert film, simply titled Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony.
The historic collaboration combined Lettuce’s unique blend of funk and hip-hop with the power of a full symphony orchestra for a special one-night engagement at Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, with arrangements of Lettuce classics like “Mt. Crushmore” and “Madison Square” produced with the help of the Colorado Symphony’s Chief Artistic Director Tony Pierce.
“We are all diehard 90s hip hop heads so we chose songs of ours that were closer to what we envisioned would work as our vision of orchestral, instrumental hip-hop,” said drummer/composer Adam Deitch.
The performance was the first collab between Lettuce and the Colorado Symphony but wouldn’t be the last. They later teamed up again for a very special concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Tower of Power and will do so once again at Denver’s Mission Ballroom on March 2nd, 2025. Lettuce has also worked with the San Diego Symphony and The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and will perform with the Nashville Symphony on April 30th, 2025.
“Collaborating with Lettuce has always been an electrifying experience, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the release of this album showcasing the magic we’ve created together,” said Pierce, reflecting on his experience arranging with the group. “From unforgettable performances at Red Rocks to dynamic shows at Boettcher Concert Hall, Lettuce has been a tremendous part of our Colorado community and an incredible partner for the Colorado Symphony. This album is a testament to the power of blending musical worlds and the extraordinary energy that comes from such collaborations.”
Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony will be available February 28th on DVD, CD, a 3-disc LP collection, digital streaming platforms, and Dolby Atmos. The album and concert film will include two never-released tracks, “New Intro” and “Requiem”, along with the rest of the 90-minute performance. Click below to view the full tracklist. Pre-save and pre-order all formats here.
Lettuce is gearing up to embark on a co-headlining tour with GZA of Wu-Tang Clan later this month with dates in Los Angeles, Oakland, Brooklyn, and more. Click below for a full list of upcoming tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit the band’s website.
