Legendary pianist, singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby has revealed his upcoming studio album Indigo Park, set for release on April 3, 2026, via Zappo Productions / Thirty Tigers — marking another major chapter in a career that has spanned more than four decades. Alongside the announcement, Hornsby released the title track and lead single ahead of the full record.
Indigo Park is a 10-track collection that finds Hornsby reflecting on memory, time and the quirks of life with a poetic lens, exploring themes that oscillate between light and dark, calm and intensity. The album blends elements of folk, jazz, rock, bluegrass and more, showcasing Hornsby’s wide musical command and curiosity.
The album features an impressive roster of collaborators that bridges generations and genres:
- Bonnie Raitt appears on the track “Ecstatic”, bringing her soulful blues influence to the project.
- Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend contributes to “Memory Palace,” adding a contemporary indie touch.
- The late Bob Weir — Hornsby’s longtime friend and collaborator from his time with the Grateful Dead — is featured on “Might As Well Be Me, Florinda,”, co-written with the late lyricist Robert Hunter.
- Two songs, “Alabama” and “Might As Well Be Me, Florinda,”, were co-written with Hunter, cementing his lyrical legacy on this deeply personal record.
Backing Hornsby throughout Indigo Park are his longtime band The Noisemakers alongside top session players guitarist Blake Mills, bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Chris Dave. Hornsby co-produced the album with Tony Berg and Will Maclellan, known for their work capturing rich, organic soundscapes.
Track Listing
- Indigo Park
- Memory Palace (feat. Ezra Koenig)
- Entropy Here (Rust In Peace)
- Silhouette Shadows
- Ecstatic (feat. Bonnie Raitt)
- Alabama
- North Dakota Slate Roof
- Sliver of Time
- Might As Well Be Me, Florinda (feat. Bob Weir & Blake Mills)
- Take a Light Strain
Hornsby described the album project as “just an old bastard, looking back,” acknowledging that with age comes both reflection and a renewed sense of artistic freedom. He said the music came from a place of confronting the past, while also embracing creative evolution with “newborn friends” and longtime collaborators alike.
To support the album, Hornsby and The Noisemakers are planning an extensive U.S. tour beginning on April 9 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and running through July 25 in Patchogue, New York. The itinerary includes festival appearances, including notable stops such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in April, along with club and theater dates across the country.
This year also marks the 40th anniversary of Hornsby’s breakthrough album The Way It Is, further underscoring the milestone nature of Indigo Park as both a personal and artistic milestone in his storied career.
