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Honora, Flea's debut solo jazz odyssey, arrives in late 2026 as a deliberate departure from the funk-rock anthems that have defined his career since the late seventies. Produced by Josh Johnson and recorded across Sunset Sound and London's Soundtree, the album is a testament to a musician who has always hovered between genres but has only now found the confidence to fully inhabit the jazz idiom. What stands out immediately is Flea's decision to play the trumpet-a choice that reveals him not as a virtuoso showman but as a soulful, understated reed player. He does not play bass on the majority of the record; he entrusts that foundational role to Anna Butterss, allowing his own instrument to take the lead in the jazz tradition.
The tracklist is a curated journey through covers of Eddie Hazel, Frank Ocean, and Ann Ronell, as well as original compositions that showcase his compositional depth beyond RHCP's catalog. Collaborators include Thom Yorke and Nick Cave, lending a certain avant-garde gravitas to the project. Critically, Honora has been praised for its sincerity and exploratory spirit, with Metacritic citing "generally favorable reviews" and Mojo noting that Flea proves himself a subtly ambitious trumpeter rather than a barnstorming showman. The album is not a gimmick but a genuine, if idiosyncratic, step forward.
Situated within the Cubes collection, the four-star rating on Tidal reflects its understated but compelling quality. It's a record that rewards repeated listening, offering a rare glimpse into Flea's quieter, more introspective side. In this, Honora functions as both a triumph and a quiet assertion: that a legend doesn't need to shout to be heard.
[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honora_(album))
[2](https://genius.com/Flea-honora-lyrics)
[3](https://www.allmusic.com/album/honora-mw0003953020)
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