“Sum of the Parts” is a jazz album by American bassist Larry Ridley, on the independent label Strata-East, known for its role in the spiritual and socially conscious jazz scene of the 1970s. The album blends hard bop, jazz fusion, and spiritual jazz, with a strong groove and rich instrumentation “Sum of the Parts” offers varied textures, combining free improvisation, funky rhythms, and melodies rooted in African-American traditions. It embodies a form of introspective yet energetic jazz, typical of the Strata-East label.