Trombone Shorty

Andrews, T. (2015). Trombone Shorty. New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

An autobiography on the life of Troy Andrews. Troy writes how he became known as Trombone Shorty. He was born in New Orleans raised in the Treme neighborhood known for its rich culture. He got his musical talent honestly. Many in his family were musicians.  He found a old trombone and began to use it. He and his friends joined in the parades through out the city. A chance encounter with Bo Diddley at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival set the course for Andrews' stardom. He now has his own band and helps other kids with musical dreams like he once had. 

This book was honored for its illustrations. It is no mistake that Bryan Collier used different mediums to create the illustrations. There are drawings, cut outs, magazine or newsprint clipping all put together to make one picture after next. New Orleans' food and music were created by combining different styles to make something new.  Consequently,  I think the illustrator made a conscious choice to create the pages by combing different elements. Thus making the pictures a tribute to what makes New Orleans great.