Trombone Shorty
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Trumpeters · b. 1986

Trombone Shorty

American trombone player

Born
2 January 1986
New Orleans
Country
United States
Record labels
Verve Forecast
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Trombone Shorty is a jazz musician who plays trumpet, trombone and voice. Trombone Shorty was born on 2 January 1986 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. Record labels: Verve Forecast. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Trombone Shorty's Swingin' Gate” (2002) to “Second Line Sunday” (2025). Honours include Heinz Award (2016) and Blues Music Award (2018).

Troy Andrews (born January 2, 1986), also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty, is an American musician, most notably a trombone player, from New Orleans, Louisiana. His music fuses rock, pop, jazz, funk, and hip hop.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Also plays on

Albums where Trombone Shorty is credited as a sideman

2010 Clapton — Eric Clapton trumpet, bass drum, trombone
2018 Laid Black — Marcus Miller trombone
2021 We Are — Jon Batiste trombone

Awards

  • 2016 Heinz Award
  • 2018 Blues Music Award

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Trombone Shorty play?

Trombone Shorty is known for playing trumpet, trombone and voice.

When and where was Trombone Shorty born?

Trombone Shorty was born 2 January 1986 in New Orleans.

What are Trombone Shorty's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Trombone Shorty's Swingin' Gate (2002), Trombone Shorty Meets Lionel Ferbos (2005), Backatown (2010), For True (2011) and Say That to Say This (2013).

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