Flea's Jazz Awakening: A 63-Year-Old Rock Icon Delves into Trumpet Mastery
TL;DR
Flea, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist, fulfills a lifelong dream with Honora, a trumpet-led jazz record created after two years of daily practice and featuring collaborators like Thom Yorke and Nick Cave; the project blends originals and covers and signals a pivot from his rock career, reflecting Los Angeles' emerging jazz renaissance, all while he continues touring with the Chili Peppers.
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