Troy Andrews otherwise known as Trombone shorty combines jazz, funk, r&b and hip hop to create his own sounds that had the entire audience up on its feet dancing.
he got his start like many do out of NOLA;playing from the young age of 4. He was leading his first band by the age of 6. He is the younger brother of trumpeter and band leader James Andrews and son of singer song writer Jessie Hill. Given his musical upbringing, it is no wonder he looks so comfortable directing his band of 20 somethings.
Mike Ballard on bass, Dan Oestreicher on baritone sax, Tim McFatter on tenor sax, Pete Murano on guitar, Joey Peebles on drums, and Dwayne "Big D" Williams on percussion.
The energy was unmistakable. This of course was not your normal Spoleto concert. AS a matter of fact, I can only remember one other time that this kind of vibe (no pun intended) was displayed and the energy was that contagious. Some years back Lionel Hampton headlined the Spoleto finale and he had people up on their feet and dancing all night. As a matter of fact, he got so into the music that he totally lost track of time and just kept playing and playing and playing much to the delight of the audience.
From Beads being thrown on stage to the white handkerchiefs being waived in the air, one could not help to think how much the sultry summer air and the music and even venue is a reminder of a NOLA jazz fest kind of night.
I will admit, it took some of the more "regular" Spoletians a moment to realize they could get off their feet. Once they did people were dancing in the aisles. . .well dancing everywhere and feeling the amazing buzz that was Trombone Shorty.
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