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

Trombone Shorty's Swingin' Gate 2002

12 & Shorty 2004

Trombone Shorty Meets Lionel Ferbos 2005

Backatown 2010

For True 2011

Say That to Say This 2013

Parking Lot Symphony 2017

Lifted 2022

Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024 · Live

Second Line Sunday 2025

Also plays on

Albums where Trombone Shorty is credited as a sideman

2010

Clapton — Eric Clapton

trumpet, bass drum, trombone

Awards

2016 Heinz Award
2018 Blues Music Award

Listen on Spotify

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), 12 & Shorty (2004), Trombone Shorty Meets Lionel Ferbos (2005), Backatown (2010) and For True (2011).

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