| Posted on February 17, 2012 |
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Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was, in his own words, a New Orleans journeyman for many years. But in the past 18-months the young horn player has naturally transitioned into a star in his own right thanks an appearance on the HBO show Treme and the endorsement of more than a new living rock legends. Along with his band Orleans Avenue, Andrews has recorded two of the most successful New Orleans brass albums of the past decade and now packs club he once only visited for the occasional sit in. In January, Trombone Shorty sat down with Jambands.com to discuss his recent success, future plans and how Price factors into his future. Only a few days into 2012, you were onstage at Carnegie Hall playing with Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Mos Def. I know you and Mos Def recorded a single together a few years ago in the wake of the Gulf Coast disaster. When it comes to an event like Preservation Hall’s 50th anniversary, how much time goes into your rehearsal?
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