Blue Earth Sound shares final single ‘On the Court’ ahead of debut album ‘Cicero Nights’
Chicago-based bassist and composer James Weir, aka Blue Earth Sound, unveils On The Court — the final single before the arrival of his debut LP Cicero Nights, out September 12th on Root Records.
Drawing inspiration from the Hoop Dreams soundtrack, On The Court pairs a boom-bap beat with radiant horns, smoky wah-pedal guitars, and a haze of Wurlitzer keys. The result is a soulful, horn-driven groove that captures both the grit of the basketball court and the warmth of 70s jazz-funk. It’s a track that feels instantly familiar, yet full of character — bridging jazz tradition with a modern, sample-ready sensibility.
With Cicero Nights, Blue Earth Sound offers a late-night jazz journey steeped in Chicago soul, brass-heavy arrangements, and deep grooves. Following singles Lover’s Rock and Half & Half, On The Court provides a final glimpse into an album built for golden-hour listening — cinematic in scope, but rooted in groove.
Cicero Nights drops September 12th via Root Records.
