Illustrator Bryan Collier brings to life this living legend’s narrative with energy and style, making visible the swirling sounds of jazz. You and your children will love having Andrews share his story. He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere. Today, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. It’s sure to be a favorite with jazz and general music lovers, but its message is universal. It’s a story that will entertain young readers and their parents and resonate with anyone who has had to overcome obstacles to fulfill their dream. This is the story of how he made his dream take flight. Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews didn’t always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. It was a small child who’d been nicknamed “Trombone Shorty” because his trombone was twice as large as he was. “Who’s that playing out there?” Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. will inspire young readers to pursue their passions, despite the challenges.” ― Kirkus Reviews Andrews' inimitable sound is fat, brash, and aggressive one moment, and warm. A childhood prodigy, he debuted with Bo Diddley at age four, was leading his own brass band at six, and touring with Lenny Kravitz at 13. STARRED REVIEW *“Well-told and exquisitely illustrated. Trombone Shorty is the stage name of New Orleans' trombonist, composer, bandleader, author, and philanthropist Troy Andrews. American Library Association Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner
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