The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the foundation, started by New Orleans native Shorty, that provides a free after-school program for kids aged 12-18 (Trombone Shorty Academy); a music ...

Trombone Shorty's music combines a variety of genres, including jazz, funk, soul, rock and hip hop. He is known for his high energy shows and dance moves whilst singing and playing trombone.

10-15 minutes of music (solo, excerpts and/or etudes). Pre-screening material can be from the live audition lists, or material of equivalent difficulty. Solo work(s) Two contrasting etudes from the ...

The jazz trombone studio consists of undergraduate and graduate jazz majors, in addition to non-majors interested in jazz study. Each student’s course of study in private lessons is tailored to ...