Trombone Shorty
By Troy Andrews
How can a small boy and an enormous trombone transform New Orleans music?
inspirational · vibrant · musical · celebratory
Genres
What is Trombone Shorty about?
Growing up in New Orleans’s lively Tremé neighbourhood, Troy Andrews was surrounded by music. When he discovered a battered trombone twice his size, he began teaching himself to play and soon earned the nickname “Trombone Shorty”. With determination, encouragement from his family and the rhythms of his community, Troy’s talent grew. This vibrant picture-book biography follows his journey from a small boy making music in the streets to a celebrated musician who shares the joyful sound of New Orleans with the world.
About the author
Troy Andrews, also known as Trombone Shorty, is a talented musician and author from New Orleans, famous for playing the trombone and trumpet. He shares his musical journey in the much-loved picture book Trombone Shorty, which was created with illustrator Bryan Collier. The book tells how he followed his dream, made music with confidence and celebrated his home city. Andrews also wrote The 5 O’Clock Band, inspiring children to enjoy music, creativity and big dreams.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2017
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