Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews' new album, Backatown
(Verve Forecast April 20), is the work of a rare artist who can draw
both the unqualified respect of jazz legends and deliver a high-energy
rock show capable of mesmerizing international rock stars and audiences
alike. With such an unprecedented mix of rock, funk, jazz, hip-hop and
soul, he had to create his own name to describe his signature sound:
Supafunkrock! Andrews is the kind of player who comes along maybe once
in a generation, and Backatown is the latest, clearest proof that his
artistry is as singular as his raw talent.