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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at Riffe Center Studio Theatres
Courtesy of Scott Vezdos | Posted on February 11, 2011
Where
Riffe Center Studio Theatres
77 S. High Street
Columbus, OH
Map
(614) 460-7214
When
Sun, April 3, 2011
7:30 PM
At Door
Save the date
Musicians
Trombone Shorty
tromboneAbout
Rare indeed is the artist with the virtuosity to draw the unqualified respect of some of the most iconic legends in jazz and the ability to deliver a high-energy funk rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars. Surrounding Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews is his band, Orleans Avenue - Mike Ballard on bass, Pete Murano on guitar, Joey Peebles on drums, Dwayne Williams on percussion and Dan Oestreicher on baritone sax - delivering an explosive, homegrown combination of funk, rock, R&B, jazz and hip-hop they call "Supafunkrock."
Backatown, the band's major label debut, immediately hit #1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart, staying there for 9 weeks and now, over 9 months later, is still in the Top 5. Backatown is also nominated for this year's GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Jazz Album....