Rock icon Flea marks a massive career pivot with the announcement of his first full-length solo album, ‘Honora’, arriving March 27, 2026, on Nonesuch Records. This project sees the legendary bassist returning to the trumpet, his first musical passion, while leading an elite ensemble of modern jazz visionaries including guitarist Jeff Parker and saxophonist Josh Johnson. Today, he unleashes the lead single “Traffic Lights,” a collaborative effort featuring the unmistakable piano, synth, and vocal work of Thom Yorke. The album balances original compositions with daring interpretations of classics by George Clinton, Jimmy Webb, and Frank Ocean. Flea captures a sense of sonic wildness on this record that moves far beyond the rock landscapes he defined for nearly five decades.
The genesis of this record dates back to a late-night conversation in 1991 during the filming of ‘My Own Private Idaho’, yet it took a dedicated two-year daily practice regimen for Flea to finally bring his trumpet skills to the professional level. He faced genuine trepidation entering the jazz world, but the support of high-caliber guests like Nick Cave and Mauro Refosco helped create a studio environment that felt absolutely transcendent. The band hits the road this May for the “Honora Tour”, which focuses on intimate venues to highlight the nuanced textures and hypnotic grooves of the new material. This record sounds like a man finding a higher gear of creativity. Presales for the international dates begin January 20, providing fans a rare opportunity to witness this holy trifecta of jazz, soul, and atmospheric experimentation in person.
‘Honora’ Track Listing:
Golden Wingship
A Plea
Traffic Lights
Frailed
Morning Cry
Maggot Brain
Wichita Lineman
Thinkin Bout You
Willow Weep for Me
Free As I Want to Be
The “Honora Tour” Dates:
May 7 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
May 9 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
May 10 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
May 12 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
May 13 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
May 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre
May 21 – Berlin, DE – Heimathafen
May 22 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
May 26 – London, UK – Koko
May 28 – Paris, FR – Alhambra