After years of requests for me to write some sort of book on the alto trombone, i am happy to tell you that ive begun the project. Any brass musical instrument will respond better and produce better tone when it is used with a mouthpiece that best fits the horn and the player. The tradition of new orleans music honors its roots. Depending on the shipping method you choose, delivery time usually ranges from 2 to 7 days for domestic orders, and 3 to 4 weeks for international orders. Weve invited troy andrews better known as trombone shorty to. The book was named one of four caldecott honor books, awarded to the most distinguished american picture books for children. Brand new eb alto trombone wcase and mouthpiece gold. Feb 07, 20 trombone shorty being featured with the lincoln center jazz orchestra with wynton marsalis from 2000. To make a great trombone sound, you need to know what a great trombone sound.
Who was the music educator that sparked your passion. He was born into a wellknown new orleans musical family in 1986. Find troy trombone shorty andrews discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Trombone shorty by troy andrews, bryan collier kirkus.
The first result came from the trombone forum in a post entitled the right mouthpiece for the alto trombone. The trombone consists of a mouthpiece and connected metal tubes, which end in a flared bell. To make a great trombone sound, you need to know what a great trombone sound is. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Books similar to trombone shorty goodreads share book. Trombone shorty is a 2016 caldacott honor book and a winner of the coretta scott king award. He developed his own style of supafunkrock and, in a wonderful collaboration with awardwinning illustrator bryan collier, shares his story in trombone shorty. The author wrote something i thought was rather odd.
Growing up in treme, a new orleans neighborhood, troy trombone shorty. Trombone shorty tickets trombone shorty concert tickets. Due to its timeless appeal, distinctive appearance and wide range of entertainment platforms, the bass trombone will not only provide hours of fun and rewarding creativity, but will provide options in your musical career. Were shipping weekly and have email access but not phone. Trombones free delivery possible on eligible purchases. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this grammynominated artist headlines the legendary new orleans jazz fest.
Click on any of the names below to search for videos of them playing the trombone. Trombone shorty book wins king award, caldecott honor. Trombone mouthpieces provided by david werden publications and any brass musical instrument will respond better and produce better tone when it is used with a mouthpiece that best fits the horn and the player. Click here to download the basic band trombone book. Trombone shorty booking jazz music artists corporate. High quality trombone shorty gifts and merchandise. Discover fun facts for kids and learn more about music with dk find out. Troy trombone shorty andrews album discography allmusic. This was an outstanding live performance with numerous special guests, including cyril. Find books like trombone shorty from the worlds largest community of readers. A 2016 caldecott honor book and coretta scott king illustrator award winner hailing from the treme neighborhood in new orleans, troy trombone shorty andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high.
Visiting havana for the jazz festival in january meant having my mind blown over and over again by the talent and spirit of cubas music and people, says trombone shorty foundation executive director, bill taylor. Parking lot symphony, debut album for blue note records, out now get your copy at. Trombone shorty being featured with the lincoln center jazz orchestra with wynton marsalis from 2000. When buzzing into the mouthpiece alone, you have very little resistance. Trombone shorty joins a second line in new orleans.
In this autobiography, the author, troy andrews, tells his story of how he came to be the famous trombone shorty. Troy describes how the influence of new orleans, where he grew up, was his inspiration to become a musician. This rich gumbo of musical influences creates a sound that is. Trombone shorty joins a second line in new orleans arts. Trombone shorty by troy andrews, illustrated by bryan collier. Troy trombone shorty andrews relates how he grew up in treme in new orleans, americans oldest black neighborhood, where he heard music everywhere. Last year you released a childrens book, trombone shorty, in which you. Your range is smaller on the mouthpiece as opposed to the trombone because of backpressure. Trombone shorty playing all the sounds of the world korean edition by jung ju hye jan 10, 2017. He has worked with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, jazz, funk, and hip hop. All orders are shipped via us first class, us priority mail, or fedex 2day. When i first started, i started playing by ear, because we were. Buy brand new eb alto trombone wcase and mouthpiece gold lacquer finish. My upcoming book on alto and tenor trombone michael lake.
Jun 27, 2012 this trombone shorty concert marked the official album release of for true. 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. And i had to use a trumpet mouthpiece cause my lips were so small. Illustrator bryan collier also won the corretta scott king illustrator award. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. You are not used to trained to play with zero resistance, and thus, your lose to top and bottom of your range. Hailing from the treme neighborhood in new orleans, troy trombone shorty andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. Pasadena showroom is closed during the city of pasadena public health emergency. Young troy admires his big brothers trumpet playing and makes music without instruments with his friends.
Jettone bm classic reissue trombone mouthpiece silver. The american library association yesterday bestowed two of the most soughtafter awards in publishing on the autobiographical picture book trombone shorty. Mar 03, 2017 the book s images say as much as its words. The accompanying art, watercolor and collage, pictures a young boy walking as cutout balloons float in front of him. Trombone shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of new orleans and the power of music. The list below consists of trombone mouthpiece specifications provided by manufacturers literature. Trombone shorty, who had to retrofit a trumpet mouthpiece on his beloved trombone as a youngster, explained musical tailgating and growling and also riffed on the classic when the. He crawled in the tuba, put his mouth to the mouthpiece, and made a. With delightful illustrations and fun, musical prose, trombone shorty not only shows the rise of a living jazz legend but also gives a glimpse into the life and soul of new orleans. The one where we really clicked for the first time was get the picture, andrews says of this burner, which has saadiqs fingerprints all over it, trading guitar licks with murano and playing clavinet. Find out what type of musical instrument a trombone is with dk find out for kids. Apr 14, 2015 this book is a lyrical, toetapping, playful, and adventurous look into the early life of musician troy andrews. There is definitely a lack of material on the alto.
The streets of new orleans are filled with music, and so is the house of troy andrews, who narrates the story of his growth into the musician known as trombone shorty. Trombone shorty is equally adept on trombone and trumpet and is a man to be reckoned with on both. In trombone shorty collier creates vibrant, bold color collages and realistic images that portray the musical growth of a young boy in the jazz tradition of the treme neighborhood of new orleans. Trombone shorty live in new orleans full concert youtube. A 2016 caldecott honor book and coretta scott king illustrator award winner hailing from the treme neighborhood in new orleans, troy. New orleans trombone and trumpet player, born into a musicrich family, who became. Goodreads members who liked trombone shorty also liked. In may 2018, trombone shorty won a blues music award in the blues instrumentalist.
This book is a lyrical, toetapping, playful, and adventurous look into the early life of musician troy andrews. Trombone shorty is a picture book and autobiography of how troy andrews was inspired to become a musician. Apr 14, 2015 trombone shorty is a 2016 caldacott honor book and a winner of the coretta scott king award. The new orleansraised troy trombone shorty andrews comes from. Trombone shorty tickets trombone shorty tickets trombone shorty carries on the legacy of new orleans rich musical heritage updated to a contemporary jazz sound that is infused with funk, hiphop and rock. Trombone shorty, who had to retrofit a trumpet mouthpiece on his beloved trombone as a youngster, explained musical. Troy andrews is a 29yearold bandleader and jazz musician who has performed at the white house, the grammys and with the likes of u2, eric clapton and prince.
Trombone shorty by troy andrews, bryan collier, hardcover. Troy andrews born january 2, 1986, also known by the stage name trombone shorty, is an american musician, producer, actor and philanthropist from new orleans, louisiana. One thing has become clear as ive started writing it, however. Trombone shorty is the bestknown moniker for troy andrews. This was an outstanding live performance with numerous special guests, including cyril and ivan neville and ben ellman. John swenson talks trombone shorty ahead of his performance at the. His older brother, james 12 andrews, was a successful jazz trumpeter who was also an early mentor. After finding a discarded trombone, the little boy teaches himself to play. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. This trombone shorty concert marked the official album release of for true.
My regular mouthpiece on tenor is a wick 5al, so going smaller than the 6. Here come the girls pdf from the trombone shorty album, parking lot symphony. A bass trombone is a major investment and with proper care and handling, this durable instrument should last for years. Andrews began playing music at a very early age and was playing professionally at the age of. Heres how hes training the next generation duration.
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