As Mardi Gras celebrations are underway in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, all eyes are on a performer who represents the heart, soul and success of the city: Troy Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty ...

Trombone Shorty was one of seven children and grew up in a musical household. His brother, trumpet player and bandleader James Andrews, gave him a trombone when he was 4 years old. Bo Diddley invited ...

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews has collaborated with everyone from U2 to Prince to the Foo Fighters. After closing out the main stage on the final day of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, he ...