Troy Andrews

After letting his band down by missing rehearsal, Shorty has some serious questions about what it means to be a leader so he hits the New Orleans streets to find some answers.

Trombone Shorty returns with his first album in five years and the follow-up to his Blue Note debut, Parking Lot Symphony. Capturing the energy of his live shows, the album combines classic New Orleans sounds(funk, gospel, street rhythms, Mardi Gras Indian chants, and second lines) with modern lyrics, melody and beats to create something fresh and unique, part Jimi Hendrix, part James Brown, and all New Orleans.

A career-changing album from musician and activist Jon Batiste celebrates Black American culture and music while exploring themes of lineage, authenticity, excellence, and evolution. This album is about honoring roots and traditions while looking forward to the future and constantly evolving.

The award winning autobiography jazz artist Trombone Shorty comes to life in this vibrant video. -- 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.

New York City's live concert to support the long-term relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Show-stopping performances by New Orleans musical legends and many of music's biggest names.