Willie Colón, salsa trombone legend, dies
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New Orleans jazz icon headlines Claremont’s iconic stage Bringing an artist of Trombone Shorty’s caliber to Bridges,
Trombone Champ is the newest video game players can't put down — even if those around them wished they would. Developed by Holy Wow Studios, the rhythm-based video game is similar to Guitar Hero — but swaps the guitar for trombone. An avatar plays the ...
With the Super Bowl coming to the SuperDome this year, the NFL is also bringing in some New Orleans flare. Since the city has such a rich music history, the league has decided to spotlight some of New Orleans' best before the big game. That includes ...
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans 20 years ago, Troy Andrews was 19 years old, and already a seasoned professional musician who had toured with Lenny Kravitz. Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty, was planning on a short break enjoying home-cooked ...
Set for Jazz Fest in New Orleans, the show will celebrate the Crescent City musician and his contributions to music
Is Trombone Shorty from New Orleans? Yes, Trombone Shorty grew up in Tremé, one of New Orleans' oldest neighborhoods. He appeared in several episodes of the HBO series "Treme." Trombone Shorty was one of seven children and grew up in a musical household.
“WARNING: THERE IS ELECTRIC TROMBONE ON THIS RECORD, WHICH IS NOT FOR EVERYONE.” Of course, if there's one way to get a music editor's attention this is it. What the hell does the electric trombone sound like? I wondered. Is it really so bad that you ...
Troy Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty, grew up with music all around him in New Orleans, first playing on the streets at age 4. Now with a Grammy, an international following and a new album, Andrews also devotes himself to the role of music ...
Backed by Orleans Avenue, Trombone Shorty brings punchy horn lines and deep grooves, as heard on his 2022 album, Lifted.