Trombone Shorty
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About
Born Troy Andrews and better known as Trombone Shorty, this funk and jazz musician is notable for his skill on the trombone and the trumpet. He recorded numerous albums with his Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue band, including Backatown (2010) and For True (2011). He has released over 10 full-length albums as a bandleader.
Before Fame
He led his first brass band when he was only four years old.
Trivia
He established the Trombone Shorty Foundation, which donates musical instruments to schoolchildren in the New Orleans area. In 2015, he provided his voice for a number of characters, including Miss Othmar, for the animated feature The Peanuts Movie.
Family Life
He and his older brother, musician James Andrews, were born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. The siblings' grandfather, Jessie Hill, had a successful career as a rhythm and blues singer.
Associated With
He and Lenny Kravitz were among several high-profile musicians who contributed to the 2007 Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino album.
