Who is Trombone Shorty?
American Trombone Shorty is a musician, well-known as a trombone and trumpet player.
He is also a producer, actor, and philanthropist from New Orleans Louisiana.
He plays musical instruments including drums, organ, trombone, trumpet, and tuba too.
What are the birth facts of Trombone Shorty?
Trombone Shorty was born Troy Andrews, in New Orleans, Louisiana, US, on January 2, 1986, to James Andrews Sr. and Lois Andrews.
Trombone’s brother James Andrews is a musician and successful jazz trumpeter.
His grandfather, Jessie Hill was a popular singer-songwriter and R&B recording artist.

Trombone’s cousin Glen David Andrews is a musician and he started playing trombone at the age of four.
Education
Trombone graduated from Warren Easton High School in 2004.
Trombone Shorty joined New Orleans Center for Creative Arts with his musician friend Jon Batiste.
Trombone Shorty- Early Life, Career
At the age of five, he played trombone with the Carlsberg Brass Band at, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 1991.
Performed Twice For President Obama
In 2015, Trombone was performed twice for President Obama at the White House.
On October 14, he performed Fiya on the Bayou and various other performances alongside Usher and Queen Latifah.
On December 3, at National Christmas Tree Lighting, he performed Jingle Bells side by side with Crosby, Stills and Nash, Aloe Blacc, and Reese Witherspoon.
Awards and Some Honors
- Magazine Offbeat titled Trombone their Performer of the Year in 2007.
- In 2010, his album Backatown was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album.
- Trombone received the 21st Annual Heinz Award in the Arts and Humanities Category in 2016.
- In May 2018, he gained Blues Music Award in the Blues instrumentalist: Horn Category.
Trombone Shorty Foundation
Trombone Shorty Foundation was established in 2013. This Foundation donates quality musical instruments to schoolchildren across the New Orleans area.
The main motive of this Foundation is to preserve and maintain the musical culture of New Orleans. They want to pass on their traditional musical culture to their future generation.
How much is the net worth of Trombone Shorty?
Trombone Shorty’s net worth is approximately $4 million US.
According to the source, the Top-level musician earning is around $156 k US per year.
On September 14, 2016, Trombone received a $250 k US Heinz Award.
Height, Weight
Trombone Shorty has brown eyes and black hair. His height is 5 feet 11 inches.
Social Media
Trombone Shorty has 188 k followers on Facebook, 70 k on Twitter, and 112 k on Instagram.
Trombone Shorty has also a YouTube account with id TromboneShortyVEVO.
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Trombone Shorty's Birthday Dates
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2023 | January | Monday |
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