Trombone Shorty

It’s hard for me to imagine someone falling in love with a trombone. I have to admit it’s not my favorite instrument in the music world, but Trombone shorty fell in love with a trombone and he played it every day of his life. As a child he would fall asleep in bed with it he played so much. At 4 yea......more

3.5 out of 5 I loved how Trombone Shorty took over Bo Didldey's performance :))) But although Collier's illustrations are beautiful, they somehow fail to convey how young (and tiny!) Trombone Shorty really was then this happened: Unfortunately, I didn't like Collier's artwork in Trombone Shorty as much......more

Using his trademark collage, pen and ink, and watercolor illustrations, Brian Collier effectively captures the sounds and flavor of New Orleans, the home of musician Troy (Trombone Shorty) Andrews. Trombone Shorty's voice is distinct in this picture book describing his lifelong affinity for the musi......more

Troy Andrews writes about how he began playing the trombone at a very young age and is now a successful, talented musician with his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. The illustrations are watercolor mixed with collage and recognized this year with an honor Caldecott medal. Bryan Collier, illust......more