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Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews
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Trombone Shorty is an inspiring story for youngsters dreaming of becoming a famous musician -especially for those kids who grow up in low socio-economic families. While Trombone Shorty isn't culturally specific, it is an excellent example of authentic diversity and how we are more alike than different: we all have dreams and most people work hard to achieve those dreams, whether their dream is to play the trombone in a band, to go to Harvard, to change the laws concerning homosexual marriage, to graduate from high school, to get married and have two kids, and more. With practice and determination, we can reach those goals. For the most part, our ethnic background and/or religion won't stand in our way.
Synopsis:
Trombone Shorty (aka Troy Andrews) grew up in the New Orleans neighborhood Treme'. At age four, he found a battered trombone; however, he had practiced his techniques on homemade "instruments" prior to having a real one. As a youngster, he practice and practiced, he joined his big brother's band despite being so young, and he got to play on stage with famed Bo Diddley at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival! Today, he is a world-famous musician who has performed with super stars like Lenny Kravitz, U2, and Prince, as well as his own band, which has won three Grammys.
Trombone Shorty is an inspiring story for youngsters dreaming of becoming a famous musician -especially for those kids who grow up in low socio-economic families. While Trombone Shorty isn't culturally specific, it is an excellent example of authentic diversity and how we are more alike than different: we all have dreams and most people work hard to achieve those dreams, whether their dream is to play the trombone in a band, to go to Harvard, to change the laws concerning homosexual marriage, to graduate from high school, to get married and have two kids, and more. With practice and determination, we can reach those goals. For the most part, our ethnic background and/or religion won't stand in our way.
Synopsis:
Trombone Shorty (aka Troy Andrews) grew up in the New Orleans neighborhood Treme'. At age four, he found a battered trombone; however, he had practiced his techniques on homemade "instruments" prior to having a real one. As a youngster, he practice and practiced, he joined his big brother's band despite being so young, and he got to play on stage with famed Bo Diddley at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival! Today, he is a world-famous musician who has performed with super stars like Lenny Kravitz, U2, and Prince, as well as his own band, which has won three Grammys.