Trombone Shorty

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'.