The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews in New Orleans, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and philanthropist known for his unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, and soul. A child prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. His celebrated albums include "Backatown" and "For True," both topping jazz charts. Andrews founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support music education in New Orleans. He has collaborated with icons like U2, Green Day, and Mark Ronson, and has authored children's books, earning acclaim for "Trombone Shorty."

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, founded in 1977 in New Orleans, blends brass with Bebop Jazz, Funk, and R&B. Known for dynamic performances, they’ve toured 5 continents, recorded 12 albums, and collaborated with Modest Mouse, Widespread Panic, and Norah Jones.