A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole is Alabaster DePlume’s seventh studio album, released March 7, 2025 via International Anthem. Over 11 tracks, the Manchester-born saxophonist, poet, and composer blends spiritual jazz, folk, classical, spoken-word, and string arrangements into a reflective tapestry focused on healing, integrity, and self-forgiveness. The title draws on DePlume’s metaphor: “A blade, that divides, is whole,” symbolizing strength through healing