Trombone Shorty

Acting

Born January 2, 1986

From New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Also known as Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews, Troy Michael Andrews, Troy Andrews

Biography

Troy Michael Andrews was a 4-year-old boy when he first-handed a trombone. That young player emulated the musicians he heard playing in the “second line” parades, most notably his older brother James, a skilled performer in his own right. Young Troy was so small, and his instrument was twice his siz...