Troy Michael Andrews was a 4-year-old boy when he first-handed a trombone. That young player emulated the musicians he heard playing in the “second line” parades, most notably his older brother James, a skilled performer in his own right. Young Troy was so small, and his instrument was twice his size, that he earned the nickname “Trombone Shorty”. Over the years, he listened attentively to his elders who educated him on the New Orlean’s deeply-rooted musical traditions. His capable hands absorbed these lessons, and he practiced constantly. A band-leader at age 8 and touring musician at 10, Trombone Shorty’s horn became his passport that opened the doors to the world.
Respectful of and inspired by the music’s history, Troy developed a foundation built upon the many musical traditions of his hometown (jazz, gospel, and R&B), and updated them with modern rock and hip-hop influences. In doing so, he has created his own style, one he calls “SupaFunkRock”.
Trombone Shorty has appeared in 6 movies.
These include Wandering Stars, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 7/6- Montreux Jazz Festival, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Live from Red Rocks, The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul, The Peanuts Movie and Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon.Trombone Shorty has appeared in 6 TV Series.
These include Austin City Limits, The George Lucas Talk Show, Jam Van, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Simpsons.