National Jazz Festival: Trombone Short & Orleans Avenue

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When:

Mon 25 Apr ’11, 6:30pm

Where: Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

General admission: $89.00
Society member: $79.00
Booking fees may apply

Website:

Tauranga National Jazz Festival

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He carries the genes of jazz - Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews started early, learning how to play drums and "the world's smallest trumpet" at the age of three. At age six he was playing trumpet and trombone in his brother's jazz band, then forming his own band with other kids from the famous Tremé neighbourhood in New Orleans to become regulars at Jackson Square, playing for spare change. Today, at 24 years of age, he is nominated for a Grammy Award.

Wowing critics and fellow musicians alike with jazz greats Wynton Marsalis and Allan Touissant as well as super stars Lenny Kravitz and U2 agreeing - 'Troy is a genius!'

His shows are a rare combination of virtuosity and high-energy, party-down intensity combining jazz, rock, soul and funk elements into his own musical mix.

Surrounding Andrews is his band, Orleans Avenue - Mike Ballard on bass, Pete Murano on guitar, Joey Peebles on drums, Dwayne Williams on percussion and Dan Oestreicher on baritone sax - virtuosos every one.

Straight from a huge global touring schedule and the Byron Bay Bluesfest – please welcome 'Trombone Shorty' & Orleans Avenue!