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Flea Releases Orchestral Jazz Cover of Frank Ocean’s ‘Thinkin Bout You’ Ahead of Solo Album ‘Honora

The trumpet‑led single pairs Nate Walcott’s string arrangement with Anna Butterss’ upright bass to preview the March 27 Nonesuch album.

Overview

  • The instrumental reimagining arrives with an official animated video credited to @nespy5euro.
  • Flea performs trumpet and electric bass on the track, with Anna Butterss on upright bass and strings arranged by Bright EyesNate Walcott.
  • Honora, a trumpet‑based jazz debut on Nonesuch, is set for March 27 and mixes originals with covers including Funkadelic’s “Maggot Brain” and Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman.”
  • The album features a broad cast of collaborators, with guest vocals from Thom Yorke and Nick Cave alongside contributors from the left‑of‑center jazz scene.
  • Live dates are announced for a spring run beginning May 7 in Chicago, with additional U.S. festival appearances reported for the summer.