Honora

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Published 2026-02-13 06:00

After a nearly 5 decade career as one of his generation’s defining rock bassists, Flea releases his 1st full length solo album, "Honora", March 27th, 2026, on Nonesuch Records. Time and space have finally allowed him to return to his 1st musical loves, jazz and playing the trumpet.

For "Honora", which takes its name from a beloved family member, Flea composed and arranged the music, and also plays trumpet and bass throughout, joined by an elite crew of modern jazz visionaries. Album producer and saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist Jeff Parker, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Deantoni Parks. The record features vocals from Flea, as well as friends Thom Yorke and Nick Cave. Mauro Refosco and Nate Walcott, among others, also join the band.

The album comprises 6 original songs, including one co-written by Flea, Johnson, and Yorke, as well as interpretations of tunes by George Clinton, Eddie Hazel, Jimmy Webb, Frank Ocean, Shea Taylor, and Ann Ronell.