num_pages: 40
description: Hailing from the Trem 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.
language: English
title: Trombone Shorty
publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers