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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.

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Main Authors: Andrews, Troy (Author), Taylor, Bill, 1971- (Author)
Other Authors: Collier, Bryan (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
Subjects:
Andrews, Troy > Juvenile nonfiction.
Jazz musicians > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Trombonists > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Caldecott honor book.
New Orleans (La.) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Autobiographies > Juvenile.
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 27 cm
ISBN:9781419714658 (hardcover)
1419714651 (hardcover)
Author Notes:

Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews is an internationally renowned trombone and trumpet player who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He lives in New Orleans.

Bryan Collier is an acclaimed illustrator who has won three Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King Awards. His books include Martin's Big Words, Music Is a Rainbow, and Love Is Loud. He lives in Upstate New York.


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