Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Oct 29, 2023 · Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center, Birmingham, AL Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center, Birmingham, AL

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

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New Orleans' Trombone Shorty, aka Troy Andrews, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and bandleader, known for blending funk, jazz, rock, hip-hop, soul, and blues. A childhood prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at age four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. He topped jazz charts with albums like Backatown and Parking Lot Symphony. Dedicated to his Treme roots, he founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation and authored two children's books. He's collaborated with top artists and remains a significant influence in contemporary jazz.