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Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews
Troy Michael Andrews
Troy Andrews
Trombone Shorty
Acting
Biography
Troy Michael Andrews was a 4-year-old boy when he first-handed a trombone. That young player emulated the musicians he heard playing in the “second line” parades, most notably his older brother James, a skilled performer in his own right. Young Troy was so small, and his instrument was twice his size, that he earned the nickname “Trombone Shorty”. Over the years, he listened attentively to his elders who educated him on the New Orlean’s deeply-rooted musical traditions. His capable hands absorbed these lessons, and he practiced constantly. A band-leader at age 8 and touring musician at 10, Tro…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
National Christmas Tree Lighting
as Performer
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
as Self
Wandering Stars
as Self
The Peanuts Movie
as Miss Othmar / Mrs. Little Red-Haired Girl (voice)
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Live from Red Rocks
as Self
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 7/6- Montreux Jazz Festival
The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul
as Self
TV Shows
Jam Van
1 ep.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Musical Guest · 2 ep.
Conan
as Self - Musical Guest · 1 ep.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self · 1 ep.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self · 1 ep.
The View
as Self · 1 ep.
The Simpsons
as Trombone Shorty (voice) · 1 ep.
Austin City Limits
as Self · 1 ep.
The Grammys
as Self · 1 ep.