


Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music. Real name: Troy Andrews Born: JanuCountry: United States Comments: Trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans who has worked in jazz. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Trombone Shorty Written by Troy Andrews, Illustrated by Bryan Collier Publishers Summary: New Orleans jazz musician Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews tells. Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. Num Pages: 40 pages, Full-colour illustrations.

Description for Trombone Shorty Hardcover.Īn extraordinary picture book autobiography by famed jazz musician Trombone Shorty and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner Bryan Collier Illustrator(s): Collier, Bryan.
