Trombone Shorty
Acting
Born: 1986-01-02 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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 size, that he earned the nickname “Trombone Shorty”. Over the years, he listened attentively to his elders who educated him on the New Orlean’s deeply-rooted musical traditions. His capable hands absorbe
🎬 Movies (8)
A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Self
National Christmas Tree Lighting
2024
Performer
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
2022
Self
Wandering Stars
2019
Self
The Peanuts Movie
2015
Miss Othmar / Mrs. Little Red-Haired Girl (voice)
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Live from Red Rocks
2013
Self
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 7/6- Montreux Jazz Festival
2011
The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul
2006
Self
📺 TV Shows (10)
Jam Van
2023
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Musical Guest
Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby
2012
Self
Conan
2010
Self - Musical Guest
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
Self
The View
1997
Self
The Simpsons
1989
Trombone Shorty (voice)
Austin City Limits
1975
Self
The Grammys
1959
Self