Inherited Groove features loving interpretations of classic compositions like Billy Strayhorn’s “Just A Sittin’ and A-Rockin’”, Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile”, Eden Abhez’s “Nature Boy”, and Charlie “The Bird” Parker's composition, “Billie’s Bounce” complete with Pittsburgh jazz artist and founder of vocalese Eddie Jefferson’s lyric at the head of the tune. Esai makes a strong and powerful debut with two brand new original compositions, “You’ve Been Thinking About Me!” and “The First Time” co-written with her grandpa Don Aliquo Sr., Phat Man Dee, and Joe DeFazio.