About this episode
Flea discusses his debut trumpet album and the evolution of his artistry with Questlove.
Flea joins Questlove in-studio to discuss his debut trumpet album Honora , the long road back to his first musical love, and the rituals that ground his creativity and daily life. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee unpacks the evolution of his artistry—from a Jazz-obsessed kid in upstate New York to a genre-curious fixture in the L.A. scene to a cornerstone of the Red Hot Chili Peppers—and how prayer, reading, stretching, and strict boundaries with technology shape his days. Flea also opens up about assembling the Honora band with Josh Johnson and Jeff Parker, his collaborations with Thom Yorke, his relationship with his wife Mel, and why intention and personal integrity matter more to him than chops or genre. This episode of the Questlove Show flows with deep musical nerdery and raw honesty about what it really takes to keep growing as an artist and a human being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Questlove
Guest: Flea
Topics covered
- music
- creativity
- artistry
- personal growth
- collaboration
- jazz
- technology
Keywords
- Flea
- Questlove
- Honora
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- jazz
- creativity
- collaboration
- Thom Yorke
- personal integrity
- music
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Honora
Places: upstate New York, L.A.
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