Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Jun 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM · Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

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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."