“I was given a horn at an early age. I never really got a chance to think about doing anything else until I was about 18, when I realized I could do something else if I wanted to. In my teens, I was rolling in it.”

American musician, trombone player

Troy Andrews, known professionally as Trombone Shorty, is an American musician from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is best known as a trombone player. His music blends rock, pop, jazz, funk, and hip hop, reflecting the wide range of styles associated with his work. The mix gives his performances a distinct New Orleans shape while keeping the trombone at the center.