Trombone Shorty's love affair with New Orleans

At age 26, bandleader Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is the heir to a legacy of Crescent City musical royalty that includes Dr. John, the Marsalis family and the Neville Brothers. With a hip-shaking sound that mixes New Orleans jazz with funk, hip-hop rhythms and rock guitar, Andrews earned a Grammy nomination for his 2010 album “Backatown,” which was the same year he earned notice playing himself on HBO’s “Treme.” His latest album features guest turns from Jeff Beck, Kid Rock and ...

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