Trombone Shorty Biography: Age, Height, Son, Net Worth, Albums, Grammy, Career, Wife

Trombone Shorty Biography: Age, Height, Son, Net Worth, Albums, Grammy, Career, Wife

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Troy Andrews, known professionally as Trombone Shorty, is a Grammy-winning American musician, producer, and philanthropist from New Orleans, celebrated for his innovative fusion of jazz, funk, rock, and hip-hop.

Profile

  • Full Name: Troy Andrews
  • Stage Name: Trombone Shorty
  • Born: January 2, 1986
  • Age: 40 years old
  • Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Musician, Producer, Philanthropist
  • Height: 180 cm (5 feet 11 inches)
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Parents: James Andrews Jr. and Lois Andrews
  • Siblings: Six siblings
  • Spouse: None
  • Children: Hasaan “Too” Goffner
  • Relationship: Single
  • Net Worth: $4,000,000 to $5,000,000

Early Life And Education

Trombone Shorty was born on January 2, 1986, in New Orleans’ Tremé neighborhood, one of seven children raised by his parents, James Andrews Jr. and Lois Andrews, in a musical family steeped in jazz and R&B traditions.

His ethnicity is African American, with deep roots in New Orleans’ cultural heritage, including his grandfather Jessie Hill, a renowned R&B singer. As a Christian, he drew early inspiration from local second-line parades and church sounds.

Career

Shorty joined the Stooges Brass Band at 10 and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 19, blending New Orleans brass with modern genres. Breakthrough albums include Backatown (2010, #1 Billboard Jazz) and Lifted (2022), earning a 2022 Grammy for Jon Batiste‘s We Are.

He has performed at the White House six times, Grammy Awards, and festivals like Coachella, while acting in HBO’s Treme and voicing The Peanuts Movie (2015). His foundation partners with Tulane University for music programs, and he hosts annual Cuba exchanges and Shorty Fest.

Social Media

  • Instagram: @tromboneshorty
  • Facebook: Trombone Shorty
  • X: @tromboneshorty
  • YouTube: TromboneShorty

Personal Life

Trombone Shorty, 39, shares a close bond with his son Hasaan “Too” Goffner from his relationship with Shalanda Goffner Adams, prioritizing fatherhood and mentorship amid global tours.

Standing at 180 cm, he credits family resilience—shaped by loss and New Orleans’ spirit—for his drive, often channeling it into philanthropy. Single and based in New Orleans, he balances high-energy performances with community work, including his Mardi Gras parade float.

Net Worth

Trombone Shorty‘s estimated net worth ranges from $4,000,000 to $5,000,00, derived from album sales and streams, sold-out tours with acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, production credits, endorsements, and foundation-related grants, reflecting his enduring influence in jazz and funk.


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