Troy Andrews

Funk, Musical Artist

1986 –

44

Who is Troy Andrews?

Troy Andrews, also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty, is a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He has worked in jazz, funk and rap music. Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews as well as the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill. Andrews began playing trombone at age six, and since 2009 has toured with his own band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

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Born
Jan 2, 1986
New Orleans
Also known as
  • Troy \"Trombone Shorty\" Andrews
  • Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews
  • Andrews, Troy "Trombone Shorty"
  • Andrews, Troy
  • Trombone Shorty
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • New Orleans Center for Creative Arts

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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