Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Dumpstaphunk

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."

New Orleans-based Dumpstaphunk, known for vibrant funk-fusion, has performed with legends like Carlos Santana and Bob Weir. Building on the Neville legacy, they shine in live shows and recorded 4 albums.