Trombone shorty

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: Downloads eBook Books eBook
Language: English
Published: 2015.
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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. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
Physical Description: 1 online resource
Format: Requires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB).
Audience: Text Difficulty 2 - Text Difficulty 3
LG/Lower grades (K-3rd)
4.2
ISBN: 9781613127513
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.