Trombone Shorty: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

He can play the horn. He can sing. And that's made him the latest musical star of a great New Orleans tradition. But Trombone Shorty mainly just wants you to dance: "I know you came here to move," he sings to an office full of NPR staff.
Set List:
"Dumaine St."
"Lagniappe"
"Do To Me"
For more videos and to subscribe to the Tiny Desk Concerts podcast, visit npr.org/tinydeskconcerts.

[@tat2matt2]

I work in a music venue and they played our club recently. It was overwhelmingly agreed upon by the staff that their show was one of the best we have ever had. Rarely do we have on our stage that much talent, having that much fun, making the entire club want to move. Amazing. I hope they're back soon.

[@claudia2.1]

What a gorgeous vibe!!

[@esteecervantes4265]

what club

[@rhythmfield]

@@esteecervantes4265 yes please - venue name or town / city? Just curious

[@deirdref8763]

Petition to bring Trombone Shorty back for another concert!!

[@sanguinarynemesis]

There is no part of life that can't be improved by a horn section.

[@benzervigon7303]

koolaidk1ss but there’s only one horn lol

[@themoniathansnest5404]

Ben Zervigon he IS a horn section

[@Nikosi9]

@@benzervigon7303 I count 3...

[@paulbradley8654]

Amen,Koolaid!

[@gman101064]

Amen to that brother

[@Logan-qi4nx]

I think the most entertaining part of these tiny desk concerts is watching musicians maintain the intensity of the music while lowering the volume to match the space being played in. It's truly a show of control and attention to detail.

[@lucasrestivo4301]

Logan i saw these guys live this last summer, hearing them play when they don’t have limits is a seriously exhilarating feeling. i was like four feet away from the whole band, they had two drummers, and another saxophone with them. seriously amazing

[@lanarondina1507]

That is such a great point

[@AGilbert_81]

This man can bring a party to a cubicle. Most energetic human in the south.

[@meticulousgeek]

Played trombone for 15 years and then kind of gave it up. I could've been so cool. This man is a legend.

[@johnnykatawba1849]

A perfect example of an ensemble when there is trust, respect and love for all involved.

[@nateo2131]

This is why I love NPR. NPR has turned me on to so much great music!!!

[@JeremiahObediah]

Every time I see this drummer, he's always smiling so big and just rocking the fuck out. Awesome. These guys are so hype.

That is what happens when you do what you love for a living.

[@wisegamer706]

Woke

[@FMZContralto]

That is the great Herlin Riley. One of the best.

[@theesteviefranchise458]

8 or so years ago, went to a show. Great, as always. Went back to hotel. Elevator door opens, and who’s on it. Drummer, headed to the basement with a basket full of laundry in his arms

[@rhythmfield]

@@FMZContralto ummmmm nope - that’s definitely not the great Herlin Riley!

[@MikeYoungeasytravel]

I saw Shorty and Orleans Ave. perform in Germany, and I was surprised by the sheer amount of talent of every individual in the band. If you ever have a chance to see a performance, don’t miss the opportunity. Who Dat!

[@hankwilliams8939]

GOTCHA!!🤑👍👍👍💥💥

[@arinzei.7496]

So nobody gonna talk about how clean that Bari was? Or how crisp the Shorty's triplet tonguing sounded?

[@jaywilson4248]

The rabbit hole brought me here. Unbelievable! Just saw Trombone Shorty playing House of the Rising Sun with Mumford and Son's. So glad I stopped by. You are remarkable! Every single one of you!

[@marciawalters1733]

That was at Jazz Fest in NOLA. Have you ever been? We went this year for the first time and saw Trombone Shorty a couple of times. He is awesome!

[@MolecularPort]

The band sounds natural and relaxed while popping out some tight grooves, very nice.

[@christinajackson9387]

whew think I just fell in love with Mr. Trombone Shorty!!!

[@exiewatson6440]

Just learned about him thru my grandson's class!!! YES, I LOVE IT!!!

[@gman101064]

Young people have talent, they just lack exposure and guidance, something we all lost along the way; but thank God for those that didn't forget and passed this kind of thing on.

[@Herehear49]

The 74 thumbs down were addressed by Frank Zappa years ago when he said most people wouldn't know music if it came up and bit them on the ass.

[@MrQmason]

Agree 100% !!

[@nape1475]

Jazz is still alive and will never die! It warms my heart to know that people are keeping the sound alive and well. I hear some wonderful and classic jazz influences here. Reminds me of early 1970s Dizzy Gillespie.

[@brianclendinen5123]

Um all the songs they played are ska not jazz. That is like saying R&B is still alive listening to a rap song with a bit of R&B in it.

[@nape1475]

Brian Clendinen You're just splitting hairs... jazz is jazz. Ska is partially derived from jazz anyway.

[@Loyal_Lion]

This is definitely not ska....

[@kamehameha5742]

Brian Clendinen And na pe Stop this foolishness. This is not SKA at all or straight up jazz. na pe is right that there's classic jazz influences- It's mix of funk, rock, and jazz. But to say that jazz is alive is wrong too, shorty's sound is very distinct.

[@robertflynn4801]

Forget jazz,ska, or whatever THIS music is very much alive & the ska people or the jazz people can both take a little bit from this AWESOME band so stop arguing you both like it anyways agree on that

[@chadhoffman6769]

The groove on Lagniappe...come on as funky as it gets!

[@chiapagringa]

Shorty and his crew are the best...and this is coming from an "old" person. Ha! Saw him a few times at the Jazz Festival in Rochester and recently at a casino. He's always the perfect entertainer...respectful of his audience no matter their age...from little kids to us "old" folks. It's easy to love him when you feel the love he pours out!

[@mikeadkins65]

7:42 "How's that mouthpiece?" "Well, you know.." Classic Shorty.

[@fjk77december13]

I love Trombone Shorty and New Orleans

[@Misdy]

Still making people happy in 2022. Just saw y'all in the parade. I didn't know the trombone could sound so good! Keep posting!

[@sylviabrown9819]

This my DUDE!!! Fell in love w/him at the fest on the riverwalk in NOLA!

[@jamespoe5110]

The future of jazz lives in way you play it. Trombone Shorty and his band plays it!

[@DanielRamos-bq8py]

Wow . I’m ignorant to this kind of music and live it . I wish I knew more . This is 12 years ago ? Why no recent comments ?? This is gold !

[@marciawalters1733]

Have you seen the video of him playing at the White house? That's a great one too!

[@michaelshallies]

@@marciawalters1733 Washington D.C.

[@michaelshallies]

Pure Gold. Welcome aboard.

[@DanielRamos-bq8py]

@@marciawalters1733 I sure did ! it is great !

[@MsDorisann]

Trombone Shorty is the one, love this guy, he is awesome!!!!! NOLA is always in the house!!!!!

[@chrisnchina]

Love love love Troy Trombone Shorty. This man represents real MUSIC. He will show you exactly what he represents as he ends a show, holding above his head a trombone and a trumpet. His music is classy, soulful, funky, and pure. Don’t think I’ve ever heard a single four letter word on any track he’s ever recorded. This is real music.

[@lotteleymoore-daigle9623]

I saw Trombone Shorty for the first time at the 2017 Essence Festival....AWESOME!!!!!!

[@BxCortez2050]

This is my absolute favorite performer..ive been to several of his shows in several states

[@willykayak]

love these NPR sessions and this one kills it. . . . .jazz is alive and well and it's name is "Shorty". . . . . .sweet music!

[@ThePappy1100]

Just noticed that the drummer is sitting on a yoga ball.

[@doylestownstew]

ThePappy1100 A drummer for the 20teens! Not sure I can see Keith Moon doing it.

[@RileyGoss]

+ThePappy1100 yeah, he looks super chill.

[@Didymusartist]

+ThePappy1100 Hahahaha

[@Algivet]

I'll check it out next time I play the video. Awesome! Ha ha ha

[@mikence]

subtly practicing his balance lol

[@jordanfreitag9519]

Amazing just sent this to my nephew who picked up his first trombone!! 💙

[@markvogel5872]

Dear state of Louisiana; make tiny desk your official tourism material! It'd work for me.

[@jrnk1615]

Found this gem about a year ago and listen to it over and over! So virtuose, so energetic so full of love. Cool stuff like this shows me --> there are wonderful people out there! Love

[@TwentyThreeRiddles]

The grooves! Those SOLOS!! Incredible!! :D

[@tubafats100]

I wish they could do another Tiny desk performance. They are in a totally different place when you compare it to 8 years ago

[@ThreeDollarHope]

Hah I love the sheepish smiles they give off when they listen to each other play.

[@indigogirl17]

I love Trombone Shorty

[@nickdanneo5923]

I need a little Trombone Shorty Moon Hooch collab in my life.

[@warrenmcfadden3918]

Nick D'Anneo or trombone shorty too many zooz collab

[@w6467]

Here Come the Girls!

[@MrBlazingninja]

@@warrenmcfadden3918 All three :(

[@racer774]

Thank you kindly, NPR for hosting these talented musicians and uploading them here so we can access them with ease. This video and the Booker T. Jones video were absolute treats.

[@bearmocc]

Big Up for NPR and Trombone Shorty & orleans avenue!!!!!

[@doribonesbonner8848]

Heard these guys a few years ago in NJ, just moved to Utah & SO excited for a chance to check ‘em out again tonight @ Red Butte Garden! I love the energy & joy in the sound ❤️🎼

[@royjunior3349]

These guys are incredible live! If you get a chance, see them.

[@Josiahjjr]

I play trombone, but I love how he has his own genre. It's a mix and I love it.

[@michaellombard894]

What a great idea, drummer on yoga ball, comfortable choice I'm sure! These guys are great, horns leading the way!

[@grrregetienne8401]

The sound of bary sax year!

[@christopherh4333]

Shout out to my main man Eric Foreman on the sax

[@no1Mariah]

Haha! That's what I thought!

[@Marvelous.Leonardo]

I love you for this

[@ZakiBlakki]

hits comment is freakin gold

[@indigogirl17]

He is awesome!

[@puinhoop88]

he looks a lot like Bill Evans - thought for a moment it was him, but then he should have grown younger after 40 years.... ;o)

[@corlissfrazier2773]

And that was just a little taste of his talent. If he's ever in your town you got to see him and wear something very comfortable because you will dance right out your shoes. NOLA 4 LIFE BABY!

[@billloman3151]

Funkier than week old fish in the sunshine, baby!

[@MrGeez513]

TROMBONE SHORRTTTYY!! You, Kermit and Dirty Dozen Brass band made me fall in love with Trab jazz!! All the way from Philly but looking forward to high steppin wherever possible in the NO real soon💯. Very funky sir

[@MichaelGoldMusician]

these guys are the real deal! found this by accident. i'm very pleased that i did. i know what will be in constant rotation for the next few months in my CD player. good shite!

[@rmc3966]

No doubt-- they str8 rocked it! Left us begging for more. The way it should b dun. Luv this nu school of Naw'lins jazz artists who are keeping the art form alive.

[@SneakyCheeseThief]

I live on Dumaine St. That first block up from Decatur. It’s a very musical street. I kept giving my spare change to this musician that sang really late at night. Turns out he was actually just yelling at invisible people. But something about New Orleans man, made it sound like music.

[@MindOnOrbit]

Trombone at Tips in NOLA - they played from 2 AM til 6 AM! So good!

[@warrenmorris8607]

AWESOME!!!!! Young dudes bringing IT!!!! Love it!!! Great job guys. My ears have been blessed!

[@0037kirs]

Incredible talent. Brings me to NOLA just by listening!

[@VCT3333]

Always great to see Baritone Sax included alongside the Trombone. The sounds just get richer.

[@flexinthemind1167]

Too good!! Love that new orelans jazzyness))) Big ups Trombone Shorty!

[@danterosenberg7506]

I saw him live 5 years ago in Austin, Texas and he's amazing. Definitely the modern Dizzy Gillespie of trombone.

[@JudahGuerra]

I’d say Louis Armstrong, Dizzy wasn’t known for playing funk or New Orleans 2nd line.

[@danterosenberg7506]

@@JudahGuerra It for sure isn't bebop but I was more referring to his unconventional playing methods.....

[@JudahGuerra]

Dante Rosenberg still gotta go with Louis just cuz trombone shorty always talks of his love of Pops.

[@zorkwork3841]

Remember when he was was a little boy playing on New orleans streets with his brother.Both great!

[@stephenblehmann]

They absolutely rip live. This was as close to a slow jam as they do.

[@HGPTW]

Great tenor sax solo - fantastic bunch of musicians!

[@playonkorg]

What a timings(after the count) and great improvisation of the trombone. Great !

[@MikeKobb]

Damn. I love this whole thing. I especially like the baritone sax on the second song.

[@cabilgibbs]

Thank you Very much.... both Band and Production for bringing us Light! Kudos! Mucho!

[@lindatubbs2749]

still shredding the horn.....saw this for the first time at 47,391 awesome !!! LIFE IS GOOD

[@rodneyrobertson_]

Baritone sax putting in that work 🎉

[@mountainbuttons]

Just bought tickets to a festival with Trombone Shorty!

[@janeccameron]

gorgeous creature - on so many levels

[@boonediggity]

So excited and glad that these guys are playing in Mobile, AL for the Moonpie Drop this year!

[@rosea9737]

These are some of the BEST New Year's Day tunes~💫

[@sergiohernadezg]

Funky - Jazz - Blues and a piece of Rock. Cool!

[@EYEHATEERIC]

Music for the soul

[@TheRealForrestGeorge]

This performance is amazing.

[@klangotango]

This was too good in the library! no more words.

[@thomasromano9321]

New Orleans funk and jazz groove!!

[@meemaflowers9446]

whoa...and T. Shorty called that 'light duty'. Bravo!!!

[@lisaalexis6752]

Never get tired listening to this flow🥰😍

[@ThatHarperKid]

I love how the drummer is sitting on an aerobic ball.

[@IkariAin]

Just Found This gem Thank You NPR

[@joelbonaparte3461]

I Love ,love it .I love what I hear and what I saw keep that good thing going

[@muzikman1793]

Saw these guys in Cincinatti in October front row. Hands down best concert iv ever been to.

[@michelethiam6669]

EXCELLENT, ADORABLE, VOUS ETES DES "BONS", les GARS !

[@mikej2934]

What a great performance, I'm smiling now :)

[@peggyrobinson7482]

going tonight to see him!! can't wait..

[@thesisreality]

I seen em at the Wiltern and open air at Humphreys in San Diego. Just like a soulful Brass poetry in motion.

[@cynthiawilson4500]

Tower of power eat your heart out..these guys are amazing!

[@nubatom4257]

Muchas gracias por compartir su talento, me ha encantado, ya perdí la cuenta de las reproducciones que ya le he dado al vídeo y no me canso.

[@woo1792]

This Real Flavor With A Touch Of Funky Stuff !

[@randallcullinan2106]

Very special guy!

[@Bhsherwood74]

Awesome groove,so laidback and funky

[@LuqueJhoy]

hugs from Brazil

[@ringoballs808]

great second song. I'm a fan, bravo !

[@one234569and10]

2011 wow, just finding these guys today on a random recommended youtube video called "when you don't have to breath". I love this sound - to me it has a little background go-go beat to it, as well as some funk and jazz. They are awesome!

[@alexdesslin]

good sound, good feelings, good band !!

[@fredmarienely8401]

✍🏿 Trombone Shorty is JB's Fred Wesley so I feel good I like thi's misik fabulous 🎼🎵🎷🎺🎸🎤🎻

[@maker772]

Simply outstanding.

[@alejandramadland8883]

I love this sound always did always will

[@mikelair9144]

loudest concert ever for me...yep, front row at a club, these horns are simply tops