Andrews established the Trombone Shorty Foundation, through which schools across the city receive professional-quality instruments donated by Mr.
Andrews has recorded six studio albums and appeared as sideman on 21 albums for other artists played with some of the world’s most legendary musicians toured the world with the band he leads, Orleans Avenue and performed multiple times at the White House. Andrews has created a unique sound he calls “Supafunkrock,” a distinctive marriage of rock, funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop. Since then, inspired by diverse influences, Mr. He grew up playing in the brass band “second line” parades in his New Orleans Tremé neighborhood, and became a bandleader at the age of six. Andrews’ hands, and his immediate affinity for an instrument that was bigger than he was earned him the nickname “Trombone Shorty.” He made his music debut that same year, appearing onstage with Bo Diddley. When he was four years old, someone put a trombone in Mr. Working from the perspective that New Orleans raised him, he has focused his efforts on preserving the tradition of musicians fostering the next generation out of a wholehearted love for music, their hometown and each other. Andrews has achieved remarkable success as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer and musical innovator, and he is using his fame and talent to help the children of New Orleans succeed. An internationally acclaimed musician, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews received the 21 st Heinz Award in the Arts and Humanities category for his achievements as a musician and for his community work to preserve and pass on to younger generations the rich musical heritage of his native New Orleans.
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