Trombone Shorty | For True
Album Review: Trombone Shorty | For True
By Peggy Oliver
(Advance review: CD to be released on Sept. 13th, 2011)
Troy
Andrews has that contagious, monstrously incredible bundle of energy
every time he hits the stage. Besides his remarkable talent to back up
that Energizer Bunny power supply, he has fed off his childhood musician
friends, family and mentors in a city where their music history is
highly celebrated and immensely embraced on a daily basis. Nicknamed
Trombone Shorty at the age of four by his older brother James, Troy was
undoubtedly destined to make his birthplace of New Orleans proud by
educating and encouraging future generations of brass players. To continue, please click “MORE”!
Andrews has that contagious, monstrously incredible bundle of energy
every time he hits the stage. Besides his remarkable talent to back up
that Energizer Bunny power supply, he has fed off his childhood musician
friends, family and mentors in a city where their music history is
highly celebrated and immensely embraced on a daily basis. Nicknamed
Trombone Shorty at the age of four by his older brother James, Troy was
undoubtedly destined to make his birthplace of New Orleans proud by
educating and encouraging future generations of brass players. To continue, please click “MORE”!