Rocket Science (Béla Fleck and the Flecktones album)

Rocket Science is a studio album by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, released in 2011. It marked a return to a purely acoustic instrumentation for the band, foregoing the electric instruments they had explored in previous albums. The album features Béla Fleck on banjo, Victor Wooten on bass, Future Man (Roy Wooten) on Drumitar, and Howard Levy on harmonica and piano.

The title Rocket Science is a play on the common idiom "it's not rocket science," implying something is not overly complicated. In this case, the band uses the phrase ironically, as the musicianship and compositions on the album are known for their complexity and technical virtuosity.

The album received critical acclaim, praising the band's intricate arrangements, improvisational skills, and unique sound. Rocket Science won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.