ArtistInfo

Trombone Shorty

tb, *1986 US, New Orleans
Singer / Musician / Composer / Songwriter / Producer of R&B/Soul and Jazz
A.k.a. Troy Andrews

Troy Andrews (born January 2, 1986), also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty, is an American musician, producer, actor and philanthropist from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. A multi-instrumentalist, he is best known as a trombone and trumpet player but also performs and records on the drums, organ and tuba. A highly sought after musician for his unique style and approach, he has worked with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, jazz, funk, hip hop and EDM. Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews as well as the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill. Andrews began playing trombone at age four, and since 2009 has toured with his own band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

Instruments

• Trombone
• Trumpet
• Vocals
• Keyboards
• Percussion

Genres

• R&B/Soul
• Jazz
• Rock
• Blues
• Brass

Plays With