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Troy “Trombone Shorty” andrews. By Tim Eibl. Early Life. "Carlsberg Brass Band" in 1991 at the age of six. Career. 1991-Started Playing trombone and leading a band at the age of six. Went to school at New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA).
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Troy “Trombone Shorty” andrews By Tim Eibl
Early Life • "Carlsberg Brass Band" in 1991 at the age of six.
Career • 1991-Started Playing trombone and leading a band at the age of six. • Went to school at New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA). • 2005-Played with Lenny Kravitz and shared billings with Aerosmith. • 2005-Played in Austin, Texas for benefits involved with hurricane Katrina. • 2006-Played with artists such as U2 and Green Day to re-open the New Orleans Super Dome. • Has appeared on the HBO show Treme. • 2009-Played in the Super Bowl victory parade for the New Orleans Saints. • 2010-Released his major label debut Backatown.