Trombone Shorty

News2 years ago

Little Big Town And Trombone Shorty Serve Up Fresh ‘Jambalaya’

Proceeds from the song will benefit the Roots of Music, an organization that empowers the youth of New Orleans.

News2 years ago

Sets From Roger Waters, Mavis Staples To Be Featured In Virtual Newport Folk Fest

‘Folk on Revival Weekend’ will feature an eclectic schedule of live sets, archival content, and never-before-seen performances.

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Features3 years ago

“I Want To Have A Positive Impact”: Trombone Shorty Talks Saving Lives

A charismatic showman and keeper of the flame for New Orleans’ musical legacy, Trombone Shorty is driven by a desire to leave his mark.

Trombone Shorty 2017 press shot CREDIT Mathieu Bitton

News3 years ago

Trombone Shorty Announces 2019 European Tour

Trombone Shorty will take his big band to Europe for the first time. He says his is “a spontaneous thing in the spirit of the way we grew up playing music”.

News4 years ago

Grammy-Winning Bassist Marcus Miller Returns With ‘Laid Black’

Set features collaborations with Trombone Shorty, Take 6 and more.

News4 years ago

Taj Mahal And Keb’ Mo’ Lead 2018 Blues Music Awards

The night's big winners were two blues giants Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo' who won Album of the year for their collaborative album Tajmo.

News4 years ago

Erykah Badu and Janelle Monáe Top 2018 Afropunk Line-ups

With festival season around the corner, another stellar line-up was announced for the annual Afropunk festival in both Brooklyn and Atlanta.

New Releases5 years ago

Trombone Shorty Previews Blue Note Debut With Allen Toussaint Cover

Trombone Shorty releases his version of 'Here Come The Girls' as the lead track from his upcoming debut for Blue Note, Parking Lot Symphony, due 28 April.

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News6 years ago

Aretha, Hancock, Sting & More Head For White House

President Barack Obama will host a stellar array of jazz and soul artists at the White House, as part of International Jazz Day on 29 April.

News6 years ago

Stevie, Steely, Snoop Head To Crescent City

Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and Snoop Dogg are part of the line-up at the 2016 Jazz and Heritage Festival, that landmark in the New Orleans calendar.

News6 years ago

Watch An Inspiring Procession For Allen Toussaint

We found this clip totally inspiring and hope you will, whether or not you were an admirer of brilliant New Orleans writer-producer-artist Allen Toussaint...