A modern trombone prodigy, Short began playing the instrument at age four — because his brother already played trumpet in the ...

Trombone Shorty's music combines a variety of genres, including jazz, funk, soul, rock and hip hop. He is known for his high energy shows and dance moves whilst singing and playing trombone.

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I also play the alto trombone (a smaller higher pitched trombone), the euphonium and am fairly rubbish at the piano! What do you like most about playing in an orchestra? It is an incredible ...

Trombone Shorty was born on Jan. 2, 1986, with a given name of Troy Andrews. He is a New Orleans native who began playing music at a young age largely due to the influence of jazz music in his family.

By six he was playing trombone with some of the most influential ... and this is a mammoth stage to introduce a whole new group of people to his world.

It is. And I think to take that away from people is so disheartening, especially in a time like that.” Daigle told Arroyo that when Trombone Shorty called her to ask if she would perform ...

She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022. Her work previously appeared in Newsweek. Douglas Mason/WireImage For Trombone Shorty ... and has been playing music for as long as he can remember ...

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