Official website for jazz musician wynton marsalis. The american library association yesterday bestowed two of the most soughtafter awards in publishing on the autobiographical picture book trombone shorty. Some of wynton s brothers have become notable musicians in their own right, specifically branford marsalis on saxophone, delfeayo marsalis on trombone, and jason marsalis. Shorty is a veteran of lenny kravitzs band and has also collaborated with u2, wynton marsalis, and harry connick jr. Trombone shorty wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Today, at 30 years old, he is a grammynominated multiinstrumentalist, playing not only trombone, but trumpet, drums, organ and. Parking lot symphony, say that to say this, for true, backatown, top tracks. Trombone shorty by troy andrews, illustrated by bryan collier. Wynton marsalis uptown ruler soul gestures in southern. Dec 18, 2017 irvin mayfield, new orleans jazz pillar, indicted for laundering library funds. Books by wynton marsalis author of squeak, rumble, whomp. Troy trombone shorty andrews new album, backatown verve forecast april 20, is the work of a rare artist who can draw both the unqualified respect of jazz legends and deliver a highenergy rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars and audiences alike. By age six he was leading his own moneyearning band, and by ten he was a bona fide touring musician. Some of the language may be complex for young readers to tackle alone, unless they have a particular interest in jazz music.
A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this grammynominated artist headlines the legendary new orleans jazz fest. Wynton marsalis was born into a musical family in the city of new orleans, the birthplace of jazz. Trombone shorty on playing at newport and whom he was looking forward to hearing. Trombone shorty is a picture book and autobiography of how troy andrews was inspired to become a musician. Marsalis has been awarded nine grammys in both genres, and a jazz recording of his was the first of its kind to win the pulitzer prize for music. Troy andrews, better known as trombone shorty, grew up with music all around him in new orleans, first playing on the streets at age 4.
Trombone shorty on partnering with crown royal to benefit. Instruments have been played by professionals the world over, and seen on television with musical groups including. He has worked with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, jazz, funk, and hip hop. An a to z collection of jazz portraits 97807636253.
Trombone shorty is the bestknown moniker for troy andrews. Read trombone shorty s bio and find out more about trombone shorty s songs, albums, and chart history. Employing his unmistakable mixedmedia collage images, collier portrays the story of this living legend with energy and style, making visible the swirling sounds of jazz. John, professor longhair, wynton marsalis and the neville brothers. Trombone shorty by troy andrews, bryan collier, hardcover. And as a graduate he joined the ranks of others like wynton marsalis, branford marsalis, harry connick, jr. Feb 07, 20 trombone shorty being featured with the lincoln center jazz orchestra with wynton marsalis from 2000. See more ideas about trombone, jazz and jazz blues. He is best known as a trombone and trumpet player but also plays drums, organ, and tuba. Growing up in a musical family his cousin is kermit ruffins, erion was a st augustine high school drum major and graduated from xavier university in 2007. This book is a lyrical, toetapping, playful, and adventurous look into the early life of musician troy andrews. With marsalis handling the words and rogers the graphics, they have created an illustrated catalog of great jazz innovators from a louis armstrong to z dizzy gillespie. Companion book to the popular pbstv series marsalis on music, introducing families, children, and musichungry readers of all ages to the joy of good music, both classical and jazz. There you will find a young trumpetertrombonist named troy andrews stage name trombone shorty, who with his band orleans avenue make music with a decidedly living pulse.
Troy andrews trombone shorty wynton marsalis official website. Growing up in a musical family his cousin is kermit ruffins, erion was a st augustine high school drum major and graduated from xavier university. Funk from backatown new orleans the young multiinstrumentalist troy andrews has toured the world playing music. Irvin mayfield, new orleans jazz pillar, indicted for.
Troy describes how the influence of new orleans, where he grew up, was his inspiration to become a musician. Wynton marsalis jazz at lincoln center, trombone shorty, bruno mars, kool and the gang, justin timberlake, taylor swift, panic. I love the smell of the blackest ink sliding across texture paper. Marsalis has promoted the appreciation of classical and jazz music often to young audiences. Trombone shorty is a 2016 caldacott honor book and a winner of the coretta scott king award. Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. In this autobiography, the author, troy andrews, tells his story of how he came to be the famous trombone shorty. Trombone shorty came from a famous musical family and was mentored by music legends like wynton marsalis and the neville brothers. In 1983 and 1984, he became the only artist ever to win grammy awards. Backatown by troy trombone shorty andrews 6025273641. The award is given to the illustrator by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association. With an unrivaled freshness, charm, and sense of fun, wynton marsalis steps forward not only as a worldrenowned jazz and classical performer, but as a great. This model provides a huge sound, has extra large targets for fewer missed notes, and plays louder and softer than most players ever dreamed possible.
Wynton learson marsalis born october 18, 1961 is an american virtuoso trumpeter, composer, teacher, and artistic director of jazz at lincoln center. The new orleansraised troy trombone shorty andrews comes from. Trombone shorty kicks it into high gear cville weeklyc. Trombone shorty, marsalis top newport jazz festivals rain. Although abc books are traditionally reserved for young readers, wynton marsalis jazz abz is a collection of poetry sophisticated enough to entice readers of all ages. His cousin herlin riley plays drums for wynton marsalis. Illustrator bryan collier also won the corretta scott king illustrator award. The trombone shorty foundations mission is to inspire the next generation of talented opportunity youth through music education, instruction, mentorship, and performance. But its only right that the final set of the day at the jazz fest came from new orleans. Although marketed under wynton marsalis name this is a terrific live set from october 1980 of art blakey and the jazz messengers which features the young marsalis on what is probably his first recording.
A 2016 caldecott honor book and coretta scott king illustrator award winner hailing from the treme neighborhood in new orleans, troy trombone shorty andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. Baroque trumpet tunes handel purcell clarke charpentier mouret by ensimon. All tracks are written by wynton marsalis except where noted. I was listening to ministry and garth brooks and charlie pride and wynton marsalis, and then i would listen to juvenile or lil wayne. New orleans trombone and trumpet player, born into a musicrich family, who became a figurehead for modern jazz. Psalm 26 alto saxophone marcus roberts tenor saxophone todd williams trombone reginald veal writtenby wynton marsalis. At nocca, andrews took music theory, ear training, and instrumental instruction courses under clyde kerr, jr. Trombone shorty inspires a new generation of musicians pbs. Marsalis has been awarded nine grammy awards and his blood on the fields was the first jazz composition to win the pulitzer. Track 2, the saints are coming live from new orleans. Feb 09, 2018 trombone shorty is his only novel, and reflects his passion for new orleans and its people. Ringing with exuberance and auditory delights, this second collaboration by worldrenowned jazz musician and composer wynton marsalis and acclaimed illustrator paul rogers takes readers and listeners on a rollicking, clanging, clapping tour through the many sounds that fill a neighborhood.
Growing up in new orleans treme neighborhood, trombone shorty was participating in brass band parades as a child, carrying his trombone even before his arms were long enough to reach all the positions of the slide. Wynton marsalis hot house flowers releases discogs. Paul rogers has created everything from billboard portraits at dodger stadium to a silkscreen portrait of wynton marsalis for the new orleans jazz and heritage festival. The streets of new orleans are filled with music, and so is the house of troy andrews, who narrates the story of his growth into the musician known as trombone shorty. Trombone shorty played the newport folk festival last year, so this is one versatile guy.
Wynton marsalis has 44 books on goodreads with 4379 ratings. Wynton marsalis, in his brilliant soundtrack album for the movie, bolden, has demonstrated how musical traditions, in this case the early jazz and pre jazz of new orleans in the day of buddy bolden, can be simultaneously preserved and expanded upon. Trombone shorty book wins king award, caldecott honor. Ellis marsalis, jazz pianist, educator and patriarch of the renowned family that includes sons wynton and. Dominick farinacci and brandon lee both 17 at the time and troy trombone shorty andrews age 14 are the guest soloists, part of a pbs live from lincoln center show dedicated to louis armstrong. Trombone shorty on what happens when new orleans musical heartbeat falls silent. This trumpet is the lightest of our larger bell instruments. An esteemed trumpeter who worked tirelessly to ensure jazzs status as a respected american art form into the 21st century. Smith was orleans avenues original drummer, and still sometimes sits in on keys. Trombone shorty on what happens when new orleans musical. The awardwinning book by celebrated jazz composer wynton marsalis is now available with an. With delightful illustrations and fun, musical prose, trombone shorty not only shows the rise of a living jazz legend but also gives a glimpse into the life and soul of new orleans.
Troy andrews, aka trombone shorty, opens his book with this. Dec 06, 2008 three great young trumpet players trade solos on the old louis armstrong tune mahogany hall stomp, backed by wynton marsalis and the lincoln center jazz orchestra. Troy andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader james andrews. The artistic director for the jazz at lincoln center program, he lives in new york. Trombone shorty music quotes everything is a learning experience for me. Here is a video of trombone shorty playing with wynton marsalis trumpet and band leader and wycliffe gordon sousaphone when he was only thirteen his solo starts at about 1. Trombone shorty happy to toot horns for rich new orleans music traditions trombone shorty, left, and his band, orleans avenue. Andrews began playing music at a very early age and was playing professionally at the age of. Troy andrews born january 2, 1986, also known by the stage name trombone shorty, is an. The record in the wake of criminal charges against the trumpeter and bandleader, a city laments that a visible face. Trombone shorty musicians being playing streets i was listening to ministry and garth brooks and charlie pride and wynton marsalis, and then i would listen to juvenile or lil wayne.
Troy andrews born january 2, 1986, also known by the stage name trombone shorty, is an american musician, producer, actor and philanthropist from new orleans, louisiana. Trombone shorty being featured with the lincoln center jazz orchestra with wynton marsalis from 2000 at age line coretta scott king book award winners 1970 to present trombone shorty years old start around trombone shorty being featured with the lincoln center jazz orchestra with wynton marsalis from 2000. It is part two of the threepart blues cycle recorded by marsalis and his quintet. At the trombone shorty foundation, we proudly contribute to this.
He was born into a wellknown new orleans musical family in 1986. He has promoted classical and jazz music, often to young audiences. Trombone shortys new album opens with a dirge, but if you think the beloved bandleader, singer, songwriter and hornblower born troy andrews came here to mourn, you got it all wrong. Bryan collier is an acclaimed illustrator who has won three caldecott honors and five coretta scott king awards. Trombone shorty wows thousands on jazz fests final night. His older brother, james 12 andrews, was a successful jazz trumpeter who was also an early mentor. With such an unprecedented mix of rock, funk, jazz.
That bit of beautiful new orleans soullaveau dirge no. Andrews autobiography for young readers titled trombone shorty, illustrated by bryan collier, was named as a 2016 caldecott honor book. 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. Named by offbeat magazine as the new orleans musical icon for the millennial generation, trombone shorty s groundbreaking fusion of jazz, funk, blues, rock and hiphop has been compared with other big easy greats like louis armstrong, fats domino, dr. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. He played trombone, too, better than troy, if you ask me, buster says. This article needs additional citations for verification. When andrews was ten, his older brother darnell, dboy, was shot and killed in the nearby lafitte housing projects. Trombone shorty s for true, verve, 2011 to find an exception to that tendency, turn to the cover of that same december 2011 issue of downbeat. In addition to making music, in 2015 he found time to write a children. By honoring the new orleans tradition of playing it forward from the earliest jazz legends onward, the foundation seeks to preserve and perpetuate the musical. The book was named one of four caldecott honor books, awarded to the most distinguished american picture books for children. Grade 7 upfans of poetry, jazz, and modern art will love this book. Instructor, trombone shorty academy saxophonist for both soul rebels and mainline, erion strives to showcase a new sound for new orleans, by mixing multiple genres of music and stretching the form.
Troy trombone shorty andrews was a child prodigy who began playing the trombone at the age of four, a discarded trombone that was twice as long as he was tall. In this video from the white house, troy trombone shorty andrews performs st. Books by wynton marsalis meet your next favorite book. Trombone shorty being featured with the lincoln center jazz orchestra with wynton marsalis from 2000.