Trombone Shorty

This is a story of Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews, who grew up in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans. He got his nickname because he could barely hold up his trombone as a kid. Despite the challenges, he was determined to become a musician and now he's a Grammy-nominated artist. The Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winning picture book biography from Grammy-nominated musician Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews and celebrated illustrator Bryan Collier provides an inspiring tale of perseverance and passion. Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.