"When I was a kid, I wanted to be a jazz trumpet player. I wanted to be Dizzy Gillespie."
"Flea traces his musical path from bebop sessions in his stepfather's living room to a chance encounter with Dizzy backstage at UCLA."
"His debut solo album, Honora, represents a return to the trumpet decades later, showcasing his enduring love for jazz."
Flea, known as the bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, initially aspired to be a jazz trumpet player. He reminisces about his early experiences with bebop music in his stepfather's living room and a memorable encounter with Dizzy Gillespie at UCLA. His love for jazz has influenced his musical career, culminating in the release of his debut solo album, Honora, which marks a return to the trumpet after decades.
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