![]() ![]() He’s become the youngest member of the NOCCA Foundation board- which is the foundation behind New Orleans' Center for Creative Arts where he and many of band members had studied and began collaborating. He followed James’ and Rebirth Brass Band’s footsteps and took up New Orleans traditions and brought in the influences of fellow band mates to create a sound dubbed as Supafunkrock.Īlthough known as a great musician world-wide, he keeps in touch with his New Orleans roots and works to keep the tradition alive by contributing to Roots of Music program in NOLA. He has worked with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, jazz, funk, and hip hop. He is best known as a trombone and trumpet player but also plays drums, organ, and tuba. Troy soon after began rounding up some local Tremé kids which included current band member Dwayne Williams. Real name: Troy Andrews Born: JanuCountry: United States Comments: Trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans who has worked in jazz. Troy Andrews (born January 2, 1986), also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty, is an American musician, producer, and philanthropist from New Orleans, Louisiana. By the time he was six years old it was obvious he was a prodigy and played in James’ band. ![]() Troy’s nickname was given to him after his brother, James yelled “Trombone Shorty” when he saw him holding an instrument twice his size. ![]() Musical Influences: Lenny Kravitz, Rebirth Brass Band, Louis Armstrongīorn in Tremé, Troy was influenced by his town’s musical culture, picking up the “world’s smallest trumpet” and drums. ![]()
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