After a career spanning nearly five decades as one of the most iconic rock bassists of his generation, time and space have finally allowed Flea to work with a dream band composed of modern jazz visionaries, returning to his first instrument and first musical love, the trumpet, for a new album due out in 2026 on Nonesuch Records. Further details on the album will be announced in early 2026.
Written and performed by Flea, “A Plea” invites listeners to “build a bridge, shine a light, create something beautiful and see someone, give it to someone.”
With Flea on electric bass, vocals and trumpet, the ensemble also includes a double bass player Anna Butterss and the guitarist Jeff Parkerin addition to the drummer Deantoni Parksto the percussionist Mauro Refoscoto the alto flutist Rickey Washington and the trombonist Vikram Devasthali. Chris Warren joins the vocals, as does the producer of the song, Josh Johnsonwho also plays alto sax.
The music video, directed by the Los Angeles photographer and director Clara Balzary with choreography by Sadie Wilking, is also available today.
Flea describes the lyrics of the song, which reflects on the division in our world, as “a longing for a place beyond, a place of love, where I can say what I think and be myself. I always just try to be myself.” He continues “I don't care about politics. I think there's a much more transcendent place above it, where a dialogue can happen that can really help humanity and help us all live harmoniously and productively, in a way that's healthy for the world. There's a place where we meet, and that's love.”
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
