Trombone Shorty was seen shortly before the second line began, giving a child a music lesson. He was seen crouching down to help the child play his trombone. NEW ORLEANS — ...

The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the foundation, started by New Orleans native Shorty, that provides a free after-school program for kids aged 12-18 (Trombone Shorty Academy); a music ...

While attending the music program at WVU in the 1970s, Dotson would take trombone lessons from Kent in the summer. “He knew how to get the best out of us (trombone players).