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last updated Dec 11, 2015 07:20AM
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Mar 20, 2015
Barbara
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it was amazing
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Using his trademark collage, pen and ink, and watercolor illustrations, Brian Collier effectively captures the sounds and flavor of New Orleans, the home of musician Troy (Trombone Shorty) Andrews. Trombone Shorty's voice is distinct in this picture book describing his lifelong affinity for the music that filled the streets of Treme, his New Orleans neighborhood. Playing their own makeshift instruments, the youngster and his friends often followed in the footsteps of bands and street musicians d
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Bryan Collier illustrates the early years of Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews life. There is a definite sense of place in his depiction of the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans (as there is in the text -- musical gumbo -- combining different local styles to make something new). Music is almost a physical character/presence as well. "People didn't have a lot of money in Treme, but we always had a lot of music." Troy played with a pretend instrument until he found an old trombone at age 4 and he pra
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After reading this amazing story I'm sorry I missed the chance to hear Trombone Shorty when he was performing at The Georgia Theater last month. This book has so much going for it-a story of persistence and determination by a young boy, a sampling of the culture and energy of New Orleans, and a beautiful example of "paying it forward." I loved reading about the young boys making their own instruments to form their band - and of the supportive people around them who nurtured their young dreams. T
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Summary
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 internati ...more
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 internati ...more
This needs to be shared with elementary school children all over the country. What a tribute to music and the love of playing it!
Love this book. Good story.
Beautiful!
I don't know that I think this picture book autobiography's text is perfect, but it's still a very engaging and motivational story about a kid who loves music and loves to play the trombone. Perfect for any kid who also loves music (and really, are there any who don't?) Collier, as usual, does a fantastic job with his illustrations.
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Jennifer
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