Troy Andrews, also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty, is an American musician, producer, actor, and philanthropist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is best known as a trombone and trumpet player but also plays drums, organ, and tuba.
Is Trombone Shorty still playing?
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is currently touring across 2 countries and has 7 upcoming concerts. Andrews has frequently spoken of the New Orleans tradition of handing down its musical heritage.
He has often expressed his gratitude to those who mentored him – including his brother James, Cyril Neville, Wynton Marsalis, Kermit Ruffins, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Allen Toussaint, and Lenny Kravitz – along with his desire to pass on this legacy of mentorship and make a positive contribution to the lives of others in a similar situation to that which he grew up in.
The Trombone Shorty Foundation evolved from Andrews’ Horns For Schools Project, a collaboration with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, which helped schools across New Orleans receive quality instruments donated by Andrews personally.