Trombone Shorty
Record details
- ISBN: 9781419714658 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1419714651 (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 27 cm
print - Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
Content descriptions
Awards Note: | Randolph Caldecott Honor Book, 2016. Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book, 2016. |
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Subject: | Trombonists United States Biography Jazz musicians United States Biography Andrews, Troy New Orleans (La.) |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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- Baker & Taylor
A visual profile of the musical child prodigy and Grammy-nominated headliner at the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest relates, through sumptuous artwork and text, the story about his childhood dream of becoming a musician against the odds. 50,000 first printing. - Baker & Taylor
A Grammy-nominated headliner for the New Orleans Jazz Fest describes his childhood in Tremâe and how he came to be a bandleader by age six. - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.The Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winning picture book biography from Grammy-nominated musician Troy 'trombone Shorty' Andrews and celebrated illustrator Bryan Collier
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'Who's that playing out there?' Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. It was a small child who'd been nicknamed 'trombone Shorty' because his trombone was twice as large as he was. Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. He has been onstage ever since.
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Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy 'trombone Shorty' Andrews didn't always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. This is the story of how he made his dream take flight.
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Today, Troy Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere.
 - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.A Caldecott Honor Book illustrated by Bryan Collier, this picture book true story from Grammy Award nominee Troy âTrombone Shortyâ Andrews is a âwell-told and exquisitely illustrated story of a musician with a steep career trajectory will inspire young readers to pursue their passions, despite the challenges.â âKirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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A Caldecott Honor Book
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A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner
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âWhoâs that playing out there?â Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. It was a small child whoâd been nicknamed âTrombone Shortyâ because his trombone was twice as large as he was.
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Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. He has been onstage ever since. Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy âTrombone Shortyâ Andrews didnât always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music.
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This is the story of how he made his dream take flight. Itâs a story that will entertain young readers and their parents and resonate with anyone who has had to overcome obstacles to fulfill their dream. Itâs sure to be a favorite with jazz and general music lovers, but its message is universal.
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Today, Troy âTrombone Shortyâ Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere.
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You and your children will love having Andrews share his story. Illustrator Bryan Collier brings to life this living legendâs narrative with energy and style, making visible the swirling sounds of jazz.
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