He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere. The stunning story and exquisite illustrations in this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Awardwinning book can now be savored along with Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews reading the words and playing his trumpet in this readalong that will transport readers to New Orleans and beyond Book Info. Today, Troy Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

Bryan Collier is an acclaimed illustrator who has won three Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King Awards. This is the story of how he made his dream take flight. Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews is an internationally renowned trombone and trumpet player who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews didn't always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. (Photo by Ted Jackson, The Times-Picayune) Ted Jackson An. It was a small child who'd been nicknamed 'Trombone Shorty' because his trombone was twice as large as he was. Trombone Shorty, Troy Andrews, works with students at his music academy on the Tulane campus, Tuesday April 16, 2013. The Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winning picture book biography from Grammy-nominated musician Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews and celebrated illustrator Bryan Collier 'Who's that playing out there?' Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd.

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