Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Big Boi

Jun 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM · Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

45 concerts

Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews in New Orleans, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and philanthropist known for his unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, and soul. A child prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. His celebrated albums include "Backatown" and "For True," both topping jazz charts. Andrews founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support music education in New Orleans. He has collaborated with icons like U2, Green Day, and Mark Ronson, and has authored children's books, earning acclaim for "Trombone Shorty."

Big Boi

2 concerts

Big Boi, born Antwan André Patton in Savannah, GA, is known for his role in OutKast and as a solo artist. His solo debut on "Speakerboxxx" earned a Grammy. Albums like "Sir Lucious Left Foot" and "BOOMIVERSE" highlight his high-speed wordplay. Hits include "Shutterbugg" and his Grammy-nominated feature on "Royal Flush." He's collaborated with Janelle Monáe, Phantogram, and Sleepy Brown and was part of the Super Bowl halftime show with Maroon 5.