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Trombone Shorty
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Troy Michael Andrews was a 4-year-old boy when he first-handed a trombone. That young player emulated the musicians he heard playing in the “second line” parades, most notably his…
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Troy Michael Andrews was a 4-year-old boy when he first-handed a trombone. That young player emulated the musicians he heard playing in the “second line” parades, most notably his older brother James, a skilled performer in his own right. Young Troy was so small, and his instrument was twice his size, that he earned the nickname “Trombone Shorty”. Over the years, he listened attentively to his elders who educated him on the New Orlean’s deeply-rooted musical traditions. His capable hands absorbed these lessons, and he practiced constantly. A band-leader at age 8 and touring musician at 10, Trombone Shorty’s horn became his passport that opened the doors to the world. Respectful of and inspired by the music’s history, Troy developed a foundation built upon the many musical traditions of his hometown (jazz, gospel, and R&B), and updated them with modern rock and hip-hop influences. In doing so, he has created his own style, one he calls “SupaFunkRock”.
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2024
National Christmas Tree Lighting
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2023
Jam Van
TV show
- 2022
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2019
Wandering Stars
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2015
The Peanuts Movie
Movie Miss Othmar / Mrs. Little Red-Haired Girl (voice)
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2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV show Self - Musical Guest
- 2013
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2012
Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby
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- 2011
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2010
Conan
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2008
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
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- 2006
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2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
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1997
The View
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1989
The Simpsons
TV show Trombone Shorty (voice)
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1975
Austin City Limits
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1959
The Grammys
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