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Description for Trombone Shorty
Hardback.
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
An extraordinary picture book autobiography by famed jazz musician Trombone Shorty and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner Bryan Collier
Illustrator(s): Collier, Bryan. Num Pages: 40 pages, Full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AD; YFY; YNC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 266 x 363 x 15. Weight in Grams: 550.Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
Product Details
Publisher
Abrams
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
472g
Number of Pages
40
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781419714658
SKU
V9781419714658
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 8 to 11 working days
Ref
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About Troy Andrews
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is an internationally renowned trombone and trumpet player who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He lives in New Orleans. Bryan Collier is a renowned illustrator who has won three Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King Awards.
Reviews for Trombone Shorty
STARRED REVIEW "This well-told and exquisitely illustrated story of a musician with a steep career trajectory will inspire young readers to pursue their passions, despite the challenges."
Kirkus Reviews
STARRED REVIEW "If a fairy tale were set in New Orleans, this is how it would read."
Publishers Weekly
Sharp panels of color and image, perspective that dips and soars, and layers of mixed-media collage unite to feel like renditions of brass band music itself.
Amina Chaudhri
Booklist
[T]his work will make for fun and thoughtful story sharing. A must-have.
Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA
School Library Journal
Collier’s expressive watercolor collages layer and texture each page, creating a mix of images that echo the combination of styles Andrews uses to create his own “musical gumbo'...Read this one aloud to capture the sounds and sights of Trombone Shorty’s New Orleans.
The Horn Book Magazine
The storytelling is imbued with a touch of storybook glamour and generous humor...Collier’s vibrant mixed-media illustrations ably complement the text with a skillful melding of paint and photo collage that underscore the “gumbo” of street sounds and musical styles that influence Andrews’ works.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Kirkus Reviews
STARRED REVIEW "If a fairy tale were set in New Orleans, this is how it would read."
Publishers Weekly
Sharp panels of color and image, perspective that dips and soars, and layers of mixed-media collage unite to feel like renditions of brass band music itself.
Amina Chaudhri
Booklist
[T]his work will make for fun and thoughtful story sharing. A must-have.
Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA
School Library Journal
Collier’s expressive watercolor collages layer and texture each page, creating a mix of images that echo the combination of styles Andrews uses to create his own “musical gumbo'...Read this one aloud to capture the sounds and sights of Trombone Shorty’s New Orleans.
The Horn Book Magazine
The storytelling is imbued with a touch of storybook glamour and generous humor...Collier’s vibrant mixed-media illustrations ably complement the text with a skillful melding of paint and photo collage that underscore the “gumbo” of street sounds and musical styles that influence Andrews’ works.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books