TROY “TROMBONE SHORTY” ANDREWS

By Tim Eibl

Early Life

"Carlsberg Brass Band" in 1991 at the age of six.

Career 1991-Started Playing trombone and

leading a band at the age of six. Went to school at New Orleans Center for

the Creative Arts (NOCCA). 2005-Played with Lenny Kravitz and

shared billings with Aerosmith.

Career (cont’d) 2005-Played in Austin, Texas for benefits

involved with hurricane Katrina. 2006-Played with artists such as U2 and

Green Day to re-open the New Orleans Super Dome.

Has appeared on the HBO show Treme. 2009-Played in the Super Bowl victory

parade for the New Orleans Saints. 2010-Released his major label debut Backatown.

The Man Behind the Trombone