Trombone Shorty
Kids, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Music, Beautiful and Interesting, USA
| Author: | Troy Andrews | ISBN: | 9781613127513 |
| Publisher: | ABRAMS | Publication: | April 14, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Abrams Books for Young Readers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Troy Andrews |
| ISBN: | 9781613127513 |
| Publisher: | ABRAMS |
| Publication: | April 14, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Abrams Books for Young Readers |
| Language: | English |
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
