Trombone Shorty
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Summary
Trombone Shorty was born on January 2, 1986[1], in New Orleans[2]. He has worked as a trumpeter[3], trombonist[4], jazz musician[5], and musician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,755 views/month, #6,806 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)[9], Warren Easton High School[10]
- Award received: Blues Music Award[11], Heinz Award[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: jazz[14], jazz fusion[15]
- Record label: Verve Forecast[16]
- Commons category: Troy Andrews[17]
- Family name: Andrews[18]
- Given name: Troy[19]
- Pseudonym: Trombone Shorty[20]
- Official website: http://www.tromboneshorty.com[21]
- Instrument: trombone[22], trumpet[23], voice[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Sibling: James Andrews[26]
- Social media followers: 69,527[27], 68,743[28], 68,110[29]
Why It Matters
Trombone Shorty has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Trombone Shorty born?
Trombone Shorty was born in New Orleans[2].
What did Trombone Shorty do for work?
Trombone Shorty worked as a trumpeter[3], trombonist[4], jazz musician[5], and musician[6].
Where did Trombone Shorty go to school?
Trombone Shorty was educated at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)[9] and Warren Easton High School[10].
What awards did Trombone Shorty receive?
Honors received include Blues Music Award[11] and Heinz Award[12].