Troy Andrews, better known as 'Trombone' Shorty, is rarely seen in our country. This year, in fact, he will only visit us on one occasion: Wednesday, July 18. And it will be in his concert at Noches del Botánico 2018.
He is a unique musician of his kind. An expert trombonist, he owes his nickname to the trombone, although he also plays the trumpet, tuba and drums. But it is the trombone that defines him, as he started playing it when he was only four years old. But of course, if you come from a family like his, it's difficult not to be a precocious and talented musician...
If you were born in New Orleans and your grandfather has recorded one of the biggest R&B / Soul hits of the 60s and a Mardi Gras classic, even covered by Tina Turner, you're bound to be sucking the music along with your mother's milk. Troy Andrews is the grandson of Jessie Hill, American songwriter, drummer and singer best known as the author of the song 'Ooh Poo Pah Doo'.
And his older brother, James Andrews, is a famed trumpeter and bandleader who is considered by many to be a worthy successor to Louis Armstrong. The two have shared the stage on many occasions. In this one, for example, where 'Trombone' Shorty was only 16...
For Troy there are no stylistic boundaries. He tackles jazz as well as funk and even rap. He has worked for Lenny Kravitz, U2 and Green Day, but it was with his own project with Orleans Avenue that he achieved worldwide recognition. Even Barak Obama and his wife Michelle fell in love with his music in the White House.
We will be able to enjoy his music this Wednesday 18th of July in an amazing session, together with Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles. We are waiting for you!
