Mouthpieces appear as in stock in our online store for order availability. We provide constant pitch center, regardless of how loud or soft, or how low or high a musician plays. Celebrate summer learning day with ambassador bryan collier and his awardwinning book, trombone shorty. Trombone shorty has written a wonderful autobiographical picture book illustrated by the amazing bryan collier. Trombone shorty wrote this book to encourage others to follow their dreams. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Monette trumpets and mouthpieces are the best in the world. A 2016 caldecott honor book and coretta scott king illustrator award winner hailing from the trem neighborhood in new orleans, troy trombone shorty andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Then troy from new orleans, otherwise known as trombone shorty came by. In trombone shorty collier creates vibrant, bold color collages and realistic images that portray the musical growth of a young boy in the jazz tradition of the. To share with the readers what it was like growing up in new orleans. David monette trumpets troy andrews plays killing trombone. Seven such books by various authors are identified and analyzed, and a.
Monette trombone mouthpieces archives thompson music. Trombone shorty is a 2016 caldacott honor book and a winner of the coretta scott king award. Andrews autobiography for young readers titled trombone shorty, illustrated by bryan collier, was named as a 2016 caldecott honor book. Miriam makeba, a grammy awardwinning south african singer, rose to fame in the hearts of her people at the pinnacle of apartheid. Troy andrews born january 2, 1986, also known by the stage name trombone shorty, is an american musician, producer, actor and philanthropist from new orleans, louisiana. Collier has illustrated some books that i really love, like martins big words. Trombone shorty is a fun, energetic read that oozes the jazz beat with every turn of the page. The flumpet has a thicker sound than either a flugelhorn or trumpet, and the intonation, response and playing qualities of a monette bb trumpet on steroids. Shelve mama africa this picture book biography tells the true story of emmanuel ofosu yeboah. We had bernat from spain visit who ordered one on the spot. Backatown is the first time that orleans avenue dwayne big d williams percussion, mike ballard bass, joey peebles drums, pete murano guitar, and dan oestreicher baritone sax have had an actual budget to capture the trombone shorty experience, and theyve made a studio record that offers a real taste of the live shows excitement. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Trumpet herald the trumpet players home on the web. A 2016 caldecott honor book and coretta scott king illustrator award winner hailing from the treme neighborhood in new orleans, troy trombone shorty andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high.
He is best known as a trombone and trumpet player but also plays drums, organ, and tuba. Illustrator bryan collier also won the corretta scott king illustrator award. Goodreads members who liked trombone shorty also liked. With delightful illustrations and fun, musical prose, trombone shorty not only shows the rise of a living jazz legend but also gives a glimpse into the life and soul of new orleans. Trombone shorty w rashawn ross dmb caravan randalls.
All orders are shipped via us first class, us priority mail, or fedex 2day. Later, in partnership with tulane university, the foundation evolved into the trombone shorty academy, an afterschool program for aspiring musicians. The 40 page book, written by troy andrews and bill taylor and. The wait time is difficult to estimate and is dependent upon many different factors. Dave monette describes this instrument as a cross between a trumpet, flugelhorn and soprano valve trombone. Bryan collier is an acclaimed illustrator who has won three caldecott honors and five coretta scott king awards.
The fiveday cultural exchange trip, tickets for which sold out, was themed getting funky in havana, and was sponsored by the gia maione prima. Jason forman winner best documentary beverly hills. Trombone shorty is the bandleader, singer, songwriter and hornblower born troy andrews. Our constant pitch center mouthpieces are designed to play with consistent sound quality and intonation in every register and at any dynamic level. Find books like trombone shorty from the worlds largest community of readers. Winner of the coretta scott king illustrator award and a caldecot honor for books published in 2015, trombone shorty is the true story of troy andrews aka trombone shorty and his musical upbringing on the streets, and in the gumbo, of new orleans. This acoustical innovation improves every aspect of brass instrument performance sound, response, intonation, and endurance and is what makes our. Children will make an immediate connection with trombone shorty s autobiography.
Bryan collier is the illustrator of over 25 picture books and the recipient of multiple awards, including the coretta scott king book award, caldecott honor, and. The american library association yesterday bestowed two of the most soughtafter awards in publishing on the autobiographical picture book trombone shorty. He has worked with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, jazz, funk, and hip hop. Illustrated by bryan collier, written by troy trombone shorty andrews and bill taylor, and published by abrams books for young readers, an imprint of abrams winner blurb. Read this one aloud to capture the sounds and sights of trombone shortys new orleans. The caldecott is an award given for the best illustrations, and collier has won an honor 4 times. Instock mouthpieces are usually shipped within 1 or 2 business days. Monette prana bt1l lt bass trombone mouthpiece our bt 1l is the large throat version of the bt 1. His popular non monette trumpet with same brand of mouthpiece 2. In this autobiography, the author, troy andrews, tells his story of how he came to be the famous trombone shorty. Trombone shorty kindle edition by andrews, troy, collier, bryan. Trombone shorty kindle edition by andrews, troy, collier. Andrews partnered with new orleans mayor mitch landrieu to create the trombone shorty foundation, which donated new instruments to public schools. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this grammynominated artist headlines the legendary new orleans jazz fest.
Written by troy andrews, this book shares how he grew up in musical treme, new orleans and how his brother would nickname him trombone shorty after carrying a found trombone despite it being. Hailing from the trem neighborhood in new orleans, troy trombone s. We needed a custom monette case to fit our unique flugel. Our large throat trombone mouthpieces are great for players who have a very open and aligned approach to playing, and always take a great breath. Apr 14, 2015 parents need to know thatt trombone shorty by troy andrews won the 2016 coretta scott king illustrator book award. Growing up in treme, a new orleans neighborhood, troy trombone shorty. Monette prana tt4l s1 stc trombone mouthpiece heavy weight the tt4l s1 is the large throat version of the tt4 s1. The streets of new orleans are filled with music, and so is the house of troy andrews, who narrates the story of his growth into the musician known as trombone shorty.
Funk from backatown new orleans the young multiinstrumentalist troy andrews has toured the world playing music. Trombone shorty read aloud with ahev library youtube. Here is trumpeter derek sims who does not own or play a monette trumpet demonstrating a few things for us. Review of trombone shorty by trombone shorty troy andrews. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this grammynominated artist headlines the. Cuba trip with shorty foundation, cimafunk a success. This engaging story about a passionate boy will intrigue students to work with. Home mouthpieces trombone mouthpieces monette trombone mouthpieces. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read trombone shorty. I would suggest finding out more from his teacher why the suggested change to something so radical and finding another trumpet for your son to play while keeping the martin safe from a growing boys natural clumsiness. Andrews got his name when he picked up his instrument at four my parents pushed me toward trombone because they didnt need another trumpet player, he laughs.
Bryan collier is a renowned illustrator who has won three caldecott honors and five coretta scott king awards. Apr 14, 2015 trombone shorty is a 2016 caldacott honor book and a winner of the coretta scott king award. Trombone shorty by troy andrews, illustrated by bryan collier. This picturebook autobiography follows the rise of a young trombone player in new orleans and describes the support and encouragement he receives from friends and family. High quality trombone shorty gifts and merchandise. Trombone shorty by troy andrews, bryan collier, hardcover. Trumpet monette trumpets united states united states. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading trombone shorty. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from trombone shorty at the discogs marketplace.
Parents need to know thatt trombone shorty by troy andrews won the 2016 coretta scott king illustrator book award. Depending on the shipping method you choose, delivery time usually ranges from 2 to 7 days for domestic orders, and 3 to 4 weeks for international orders. Troy and the band stopped in today, and he played several horns sounding fantastic on all of them. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Trombone shorty by troy trombone shorty andrews and illustrated by bryan collier was a caldecott honor book this year. Troy trombone shorty andrews relates how he grew up in treme in new orleans, americans oldest black neighborhood, where he heard music everywhere. Told in his own words, and illustrated by bryan collier. Popular sizes are often available for immediate shipping. As a young boy, troy trombone shorty andrews spent his time like most children do, playing with friends and family. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Trombone shorty grammy rehearsals interview 2020 grammys duration.
After finding a discarded trombone, the little boy teaches himself to play. Since 1985, we have been designing mouthpieces to do what no other mouthpiece has ever done. Troy trombone shorty andrews new album, backatown verve forecast april 20, is the work of a rare artist who can draw both the unqualified respect of jazz legends and deliver a highenergy rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars and audiences alike. All of them said it was the best sounding, best playing flugel they had ever played. Oct 01, 2009 22year old trombone phenom, troy trombine shorty andrews, fronts for one of the most energetic group of funksters to ever slip slide out of the big easy. Trombone shorty is a new discovery for me, but he has got to be the most stunning talent around. This book is a lyrical, toetapping, playful, and adventurous look into the early life of musician troy andrews. A web search implies that trombone shorty plays a monette stc3, which is a very expensive mouthpiece.
But most monette mouthpieces are madetoorder by our mouthpiece maker and the wait time can vary. The project at hand seeks to encourage the introduction of the trombone to young children through books and stories in which the instrument is featured prominently. He played one new prototype horn that is not quite. Conventional mouthpieces tend to compress the octaves, making the high c flat and low c sharp, forcing the player to compensate with tension and manipulation of the. Trombone shorty by troy andrews hardcover book see other available editions description a 2016 caldecott honor book and coretta scott king illustrator award winner hailing from the treme neighborhood in new orleans, troy trombone shorty andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. David monette trumpets troy andrews trombone shorty. Young troy admires his big brothers trumpet playing and makes music without instruments with his friends. But unlike many children, he always had a trombone in his hand.
Finally our dear friend ron miles from denver tested it out for us. The award is given to the illustrator by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association. Hailing from the treme neighborhood in new orleans, troy trombone shorty andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. The book was named one of four caldecott honor books, awarded to the most distinguished american picture books for children. Bryan collier is a renowned illustrator who has won four caldecott honors, three coretta scott king honors, and six coretta scott king awards. A 2016 caldecott honor book and coretta scott king illustrator award winner hailing from the treme neighborhood in new orleans, troy. Troy andrews, aka trombone shorty, opens his book with this phrase, letting readers know that. True talent just has to come out, and nowhere is that more evident than in the 2015 picture book bestseller called trombone shorty, written by none other than troy trombone shorty andrews it is the story of young troy andrews, an african american male from a musical family in a musical neighborhood called treme in the very musical city of new orleans, louisiana. Use chicago public library and the museum of science and industrys favorite icebreakers, activity ideas, and websites. We are a nonprofit school encouraging students to learn english through reading high quality books. Trombone shorty book wins king award, caldecott honor. Learn more about our designs, check out our latest horns, and shop for mouthpieces. Recently had the pleasure of seeing troy trombone shorty andrews supporting jeff beck at a live concert, and troy and his band were spectacular. Growing up in treme, a new orleans neighborhood, troy trombone shorty andrews was surrounded by music.
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