The trumpet and the grandmother
Assembling the dream band
Reimagined covers and tributes
Reception and the live stage
YOUR GOAL
Master of Flea's Honora album
justjane Flea swapped his bass for a childhood trumpet to honor his family's resilience.
galleta The Trumpet and the Grandmother
He blew the trumpet to guide her home, Across the oceans she had to roam.
justjane Learn why your brain mistakes the discomfort of growth for being a fraud. See how to overcome sudden impostor syndrome with this helpful infographic.
galleta Learn how Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea practiced trumpet in hotel rooms during world tours to prepare his mind and chops for solo work.
galleta Play a fun game inspired by Flea's debut solo album Honora. Explore the connection between the trumpet and the grandmother in this playful challenge.
Flea's jazz roots: Flea's step-father was a jazz musician who hosted jam sessions in their house, sparking Flea's lifelong passion.
The persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud despite proven success. Flea battled this while recording Honora, fearing jazz virtuosos would deem him a rock poseur. It proves even legendary musicians wrestle with self-doubt.
galleta Flea prepared for his jazz transition by practicing the trumpet in hotel rooms during the Red Hot Chili Peppers' massive world tour.
galleta The debut solo album is named after Flea's great-great-grandmother, Honora, representing a deeply personal journey into family history.
A brass wind instrument with a flared bell and three valves, played by blowing through a mouthpiece. Flea played this instrument in childhood and named his 2026 jazz album after his Irish ancestor.
During which band's world tour did Flea practice his trumpet in hotel rooms to prepare for the album?