View of a very young Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews (b. 1986) performing at the 1990 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He is seen playing trumpet while dressed in a light-colored collared...

1 day ago · Bo Diddley invited Trombone Shorty on stage in 1990, when Trombone Shorty was 4, at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Trombone Shorty joined his brother's band when he was 6 years old.

In 1990, Bo Diddley heard the four-year-old Andrews playing and invited him on stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. [12] He participated in brass band parades as a child, becoming a band leader by the age of six.

Nov 9, 2023 · "Who's that playing out there?" Bo Diddley asked the crowd on a sunny day in New Orleans, LA. Suddenly, four-year-old Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews was lifted into the air and over the crowd to perform onstage with the famous musician. This experience changed his life.

1 day ago · Trombone Shorty, who performed "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl 59, is embarking on a nationwide tour in 2025. ... At age 4, Andrews payed the trombone at Jazz Fest with Bo Diddley. By six ...

Aug 25, 2016 · One of the most exciting parts of the story is when Trombone Shorty gets invited onstage to play with the great musician Bo Diddley. One day my mom surprised me with tickets to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the best and biggest music festival in town.

Sep 18, 2024 · That year, Bo Diddley spotted Andrews in a crowd at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and invited the young trombonist up on stage. He began building his skills by playing along with the musicians in second line parades and had his own band at age six.

Legendary Blues guitarist Bo Diddley mentoring a young Trombone Shorty at the Jazz Heritage festival in 1998. This painting not only highlights two people who have made large contributions to the New Orleans music scene, but also depicts the importance of passing our knowledge down to younger generations.

Born Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour.

Trombone Shorty is bringing a taste of New Orleans to Spokane, WA! Experience the undeniable talent and irresistible energy of the acclaimed trombonist this June. Camas Rewards include presale access to all shows at Northern Quest.