Trombone Shorty performs 'St. James Infirmary' at the White House

In this video from the White House, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews performs "St. James Infirmary" with special guest Booker T. Jones and the White House band in February 2012.

[@Shnecko]

This guy's got an unreal set of lungs. Going right into singing after that amazing solo

[@wilhelm4948]

Pretty sure he circular breathes at some points, you can see how his cheeks puff up a ton then slowly get smaller without taking a breath. Absolutely insane player.

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

[@Apollo-th7sg]

@@wilhelm4948 almost sure the puffed cheeks are just a habit of his.

[@liambrier5353]

@@wilhelm4948 He's actually really good at circular breathing

[@Crazyclay78YT]

@@liambrier5353 I mean I would fucking hope, holy shit this guy is amazing

[@joellundqvist7796]

From 2:38 and onwards the drummers facial expressions are just pure gold

[@jackyak5958]

Passion, intensity, the moment of your life, finish strong, 4th quarter, overtime, 10 secs to greatness, land it, wait...WAIT!, finish him, fatality- drummer wins, flawless victory.

[@jakubodlazekhajdarpasic3568]

Thank you so much for that 😁🙏🏻

[@speghetatouie1218]

Thank you SO MUCH

[@speghetatouie1218]

Also this version of that song is my least favorite sadly, but that face, that man, gave it a 10/10

[@syllasrafael]

what is the drummer's name?

[@TheMrTiN0]

imagine be so good trombonist, Fred Wesley is playing 2nd trombone, behind you.. what?

Lol

[@SoulBoundMedia]

Great observation about Fred playing 2nd trombone and yes Fred Wesley is real class act for taking second trombone to let trombone shorty do his thing.

[@enriquethetrombonist1901]

What is the name of the trombone player?

[@MJ-lp9ou]

I am a trombone player and I basically look up to trombone shorty

[@fabianrothfuchs]

I guess no matter who you are, if you have the chance to play at white house you'll do it no matter what ;)

[@themartialartsapproach8786]

Make the White House groove again!

[@crispfamily1706]

The Martial Arts Approach ?

[@kylehadley3011]

LaToya Crisp White House needs some groovin

[@jacobsims8307]

Trump ain't got an ounce of groove man, no chance.

[@lioneldarde1851]

@@jacobsims8307 😞😞 Clinton jouait du saxophone, si je me souviens bien 🤗🤗

[@chrisdean6700]

@@jacobsims8307 Better than the muslim sympathizing impostor from kenya.

[@meanathradon]

0:12 George Washington: "Ladies and Gentlemen... Trombone Shorty!"

[@joshwarren3667]

Severely under-liked comment right here

[@jontolar6838]

“Da fuck is dis”

[@willphillipsmusic]

lmao

[@gabbyb4807]

"is this Hamilton?"

[@jadenshah]

Jorge washeton

[@yoseeev8306]

Anyone else catch that at 2:00 after the last note he went straight into singing without taking a breath? I was impressed

[@BoomerangVillage]

but... He took a breath...

[@FornusSomeFornit]

@@BoomerangVillage lmao

[@douglaslusky6052]

It looks to me like the upslide of the smear a breath was taken at around the third slide position. Still, a well timed display

[@ultimateplayer1555]

This guy can Circular breath like no one's business, I think he'd be fine

[@WHATSAHANDLEIDKIDK]

Well he can circulsr breathe after all

[@coby4480]

Seriously might be one of the best trombone solos recorded.

[@danielthompson8867]

Look up Wyclef Gordon..

[@sorosub4562]

Depends. Kinda short so maybe didn’t have enough time to do as much cool stuff as a longer one.

[@fishingwithpappy5611]

Maybe here lately , but it used to be in every band and this performance while great isn’t new at the best, I’m just glad to see this song still being a played

[@Corey-ds5rj]

Black and blues trombone. Thank me later

[@cheezdude1134]

William bilal black and blues

[@TraustiGeir]

My man on the drums was *FEELIN' IT!*

[@kristinemunholland8980]

Not to mention Ms. Obama on his sweater 😂😂😉👍🏿

[@TraustiGeir]

@@kristinemunholland8980 True!

[@troysledge144]

Nothing like talent from New Orleans. Everybody got swag. Trombone Shorty parade is awesome every year. It is a treat to be there. So much fun. He has a look of class.

[@LittleBirdwithbff-Cat]

And who loves this amazing man in 2024??? I know I do ❤

[@NPDB011]

Bro me too

[@donnajackson493]

Yes indeed!!!

[@Greenday4-121]

2:44 keep looking at that guys face playing drums

[@akperson5543]

ME TOO XDDDDDDD

[@Greenday4-121]

akperson 554 he is like wtf.

[@Greenday4-121]

akperson 554 he,'s like come on. Come on. Yes don't crack a note

[@josephwalker8370]

payday 2 he was busting some mean nut

[@Greenday4-121]

Joseph Walker yep

[@VCT3333]

What a great funky version. It's usually played slow as a dirge. This is kicking. Especially the Bass line. What a version. I didn't think you could make a second line version of this NoLa classic Well done 👍

[@power966]

You are definitely mistaken.

[@VCT3333]

​@@power966 What am I mistaken about, dear?

[@iMrQueso]

Is there anywhere I can find this version of the song and not be a live version? Cuz it's so good

[@bongumusambuli5685]

i must say...i am in awe of Trombone Shorty and the rest of the band for "sexifying" such a heavy song...and a special shout out to the bass guitarist

[@jungwon3292]

he actually inspired me to start playing trombone !!!

[@JAHDCypha]

He is reinspiring me to pick up my trombone after about 14 years.i was actually very good and now regret putting down my instrument.

[@scratchtv123]

when did you start?

[@elividal9888]

@@JAHDCypha me too... younger 14 yr old me coulda played this solo with good practice :')

[@JAHDCypha]

@@elividal9888 yessir.music saved my life growing go in the islands during high school. While my other classmates were involved in neighbourhood gun wars ,east vs west etc..i Was involved in concert band, Jazz Band And later we the juniors started the marching band (back when we wore t shirts with our School barracuda logo😂).did this all while playing Football the real football lol⚽) ...but I miss it..jazz band especially . taught me to be a very good Swing, blues and Latin Jazz player..improv time in band class / after school practice was my favorite part 🙏🙏

[@elividal9888]

@@JAHDCypha oh me too. I started playin in within the year got from beginning to advanced band in middle school, got better at high school and loved jazz and marching band. Then stopped playing and I feel like I have to relearn the whole dang instrument 😂

[@mollybloxham5821]

2:35 I just can’t get enough of the drummers face from this point forward 🤣

[@Benxall]

He is so happy to be there

[@mamoonarshad304]

It's literally all of us rn

[@hesh1491]

What I really love about this is that they all look like their having so much fun

[@mamoonarshad304]

Especially the drummer

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

I'm used to hearing this song played as a dirge, but it works pretty nicely as a Mambo too. This is pretty epic. The solo was 🔥🔥🔥!

[@power966]

You are definitely mistaken.

[@fluffshepnetwork7067]

@@power966 How so?

[@3mbr436]

The solo at 1:18 I get chills every single time

[@Randomn06]

I love this part

[@jazzbonept]

Glad they brought in a New Orleans musician to play a jazz standard, even if it's shown in a popular light. One great aspect of pop music is that it can make less accessible or "outdated" music more accessible to wider audiences. The thing with Troy Andrews (Trombone Shorty) is that many would actually consider him a legitimate jazz musician, despite the several genres he crosses over into. Versatile cat

[@CrowJoestar]

I just found this and it got me into more jazz as of recent! It really got me interested in the genre.

[@khoshekhthecat]

You want some weird jazz, Crow? Try Japanese Jazz Fusion. I recommend Casiopea

[@lunaisalways4113]

I love this version of St. James infirmary !

[@AvalonMorley]

Back when the White House had real spirit and heart, and knew how to rock. And could get good artists to play there. I love Trombone Shorty!

[@claudemiropacheco]

AvalonMorley couldn't agree more. It is going to take a while to clean the stench of the current resident

[@carolingian5736]

This isn't even a real or validated criticism you're just looking for excuses to bash Trump at this point lmao

[@bobbyjohobo5189]

@@carolingian5736 fax

[@newkid9807]

AvalonMorley I mean they still killed kids in Yemen😐

[@KevinHernandez-nb8tf]

Ian Ian public? You mean the private crowd in the audience that was invited by the host? I mean where your coming from but for real? public events by the president are just a waste of time and it’s too much stress for everyone involved. Just go to a concert. There’s lots of free events around your city if you look.

[@user-gi3ro9rm9k]

Remember when he was actually short?

[@dotty7789]

I saw Trombone Shorty live in 2016 as a young brass player. His ability to play and sing so beautifully and monstrously is just magical

[@andrewhowell9201]

Watched this so many times and just noticed that the mic starts falling at 2:47. Good on that sound guy to pump the gain real quick.

[@enriquethetrombonist1901]

Andrew Howell it’s so good I always get tingles

[@roeloff8175]

2:44 - 3:02 the drummer's face is how I look during a meeting realizing I shouldn't have had spicy food for lunch. Phenomenal performance though.

[@michaelwatson5747]

Fred Wesley on backup Trombone ... Amazing!

[@janefrancis5591]

Thanks for confirming my suspicion :)

[@sequoyahcisneros8719]

All you need is Maceo!

[@smylan543]

If you’re wondering what brand trombone he has, he’s got a BAC Custom. I got one too, absolutely amazing looking and sounding

[@josephloki6616]

Thanks

[@elowcow]

BAC’s in my experience have been nothing but bad horns but yours might be different

[@elowcow]

C4pt41nN3m0 I’m not saying all BAC’s are bad i’m just saying there’s some better horns for the same price

[@elowcow]

C4pt41nN3m0 i said the ones i’ve tried were nothing but bad

[@sebastianalvarez8640]

Elow Cow I have a French made costom one very expensive😓buh i prolly have the best sounding horn in my entire band so was definitely worth the investment

[@jfranklin504]

I’m from New Orleans from the uptown 17th ward area and I must say I’m really impressed at how fantastically talented my home boy trombone Shorty is 🫡 and this song 🎶 is piercing to soul wow I’m working out to some jazz music and I just found this song and it’s amazing …👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 God bless good music

[@andyokus5735]

This is why America is the greatest Country on Earth!!!

[@amonguspoop9428]

no lol

[@germyw]

I can't believe I used to see this man as a kid at The Funky Butt. New Orleans oozes world talent.

[@beverleyblanchard2848]

Love the drummer's facial expressions lol

[@altairlouz5925]

Especially from here 2:42 till the end😂😂😂

[@gutar5675]

The stankiest of faces

[@NSTLgng]

He’s literally jizzing himself to Trombone Shorty.

[@peaceofmind6141]

Drummers always have the best animated faces lol

[@finnwilson8973]

How the hell was this uploaded about 3 Years Ago, and the only comments are less than a week old?

[@colenodden3361]

Finn Wilson wondering the same thing

[@Greenday4-121]

Finn Wilson right

[@zak8953]

KZbin's AI has decided it's time for the algorithm to change.

[@coraggio93]

I just now found this video. That's why!

[@eliezermontanez1771]

Facts

[@squeezemyparticiple]

My dude pulling a Cab Calloway homage, I dig it. Also good on him for having Fred Wesley backing him!

[@namylruc]

I was looking for a comment confirming that it's Fred Wesley

[@romankingbhs]

No way - is that THE Tim Heilmann from Exhibit A???

[@pranavarvind4281]

I was wondering why it reminded me of Minnie the moocher.

[@roberth7399]

I know I'm late but this was very good musically and the band flawless performance!☺

[@cichlidtanks2509]

Nobody does it quite like shorty man he got that swing

[@zielonaent7705]

I met Shorty at New Orleans for a band trip Really cool guy

[@abrahmsalazar2239]

Shout out to my teacher in 5th grade for introducing me to this beautiful music his name is mr white

[@robsalazar4099]

Whaaaaaaaaa

[@shype7274]

Same

[@simpinqtodoroki5374]

My sub teacher was telling me about him rn and hes allowing me to use my phone just to listen to this

[@pawa303]

Was his first name by chance Walter?

[@meganrussell53]

He's incredible. New Orleans heart and soul. Didn't know he played for them, but it makes sense. They know good music.

[@taniksatthedisco6013]

If anyone can find music for this I'll love them forever

[@User-Seven-Teen]

You can say what you will about this trombone dude, but the drummer is the MVP here, from the body to the clothes to the facial expressions.

[@gyorgycziffra7762]

As a trombonist I can verify that… This is awesome!

[@tboyz28]

Trombone Shorty, c'est très bien, et il a une très belle voix. Super moment à la maison blanche. Heureux de voir le Président et sa femme.

[@jimscott1338]

Man I miss Bourbon Street so much to hear that jazz in New Orleans😎

[@martay5740]

I saw him open for RHCP twice in huge arenas where most people around didn't know who he was. Half wa\y through his set everyone was on their feet... he owned the room!

[@q12aw50]

2:35 the drummers going through a whole range of emotions

[@1daftpunk]

Man this put a big smile on my face, absolutely loved it

[@JoshGarsideMeyers]

The drummer dressed for the wrong gig

[@lamar1404]

Luggage got lost on the flight. Lol

[@somebloke7056]

@@lamar1404 Not only that he looks like a confused thumb.

[@mattcareless582]

@@somebloke7056 This drummer plays super tight and he's wearing a Michelle Obama vest at the White House. He knows exactly what he's doing :p

[@jackc6378]

he spilt cocktail sauce over his suit, and he didn't have time to find a new suit but saw a dollar store and got that

[@mattcareless582]

@@jackc6378 Haha no no no, this guy had that vest for YEARS and was just waiting for the perfect moment to wear it. He found it :p

[@troysledge1783]

Born and raised in the 504 no place like it. He is an inspiration to the world.

[@teamicahayah4860]

I remember when Trombone Shorty was a child playing in the Treme area. NOLA knew they were witnessing a Star.

[@TheRealGrindle]

I love the original song but man you absolutely knocked it out the park - the guitar itself didn't know it could be played like that 🔥

[@billyschneider4785]

Him going to the sharp 11 at the end was the best moment in history

[@angiearnold8911]

What an absolutely delightful performance! Trombone Shorty is a favorite of mine and love this song. Effortless. And can we talk about that drummer? Is that Michelle Obama's face on his vest. Those facial expressions truly are pure gold. I was feeling a bit defeated until I watched this performance and I now feel fresh and ready to take on the world.

[@justusangel8038]

I cant get over the drummer face during the final trombone solo😭

[@LortsJailsus]

Trombone Shorty played with Prince in 2014 at his last concert in New Orleans. He was awesome!

[@LosMadigan]

Don’t you just love the drummers facial expressions.

[@TonyAdkins-dx5kt]

Hes the best !! Been fortunate to see him twice. I play but not like this. My wife was totally blown away the 1st time we saw him.

[@dachanist]

Man he should do this again in a month or two!

[@matthewcoronado8467]

Instantly reminded me and took me back to Jazz band in Highschool! Got Superior with Distinction and the thrill and passion I felt. I felt in this song AMAZING!!!! And you can’t find it on Apple Music dude noooooooo

[@Pjillustrator]

THIS dude right HERE!!!

[@Ronventi6750]

How the heck does this not have millions of views

[@micahwhitaker8677]

Listened too this 30 times today

[@mrsandman16]

HI DE HI DE HI DE HO CAB CALLOWAY!!!!!!!! YAS (I'm a big fan of his work)

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

original King of Swing that taught us how to speak jive DaddyO 😎

[@bobdownes162]

Just Luv this guy. Plays a real Mean Trumpet as well.

[@Misterslidedropper]

That machine gun trombone at @1:50 is soooo nasty!

[@GTAVICE25]

Ikr that growl sounded like a machine gun

[@gent_Carolina]

I've now changed my opinion abt trombone. Apparently I'd never heard the right song done the right way b4 now. 😳

[@bobjones6572]

Fred Wesley passes the torch.

[@NatPat32]

I aspire to be like this guy one day, he really is amazing man. (I play trombone and I'm in choir, so maybe i got a chance :D)

[@BrunoGarciaMusic]

1:18 is one of the most briliant improvised solos ive ever heard

[@MAX-de8fe]

It's most certainly not improvised.

[@ethanmaxwell2235]

You need to listen to more jazz

[@tomerschubert2095]

@@MAX-de8fe Knowing the caliber of musician TS is its completely possible it was. But that doesn't mean he didn't practice the living hell out of that song and knew every scale, chord change, possible note variation, and transition like the back of his hand. The best solos are often at least majority improvised, it's what gives them their energy and swagger. Pre written solos just don't have the same vibe to them.

[@lioneltribby5072]

Can’t stop watching this

[@janedorling1676]

I showed this to my friend's 2nd grade class after reading them Trombone Shorty's picture book memoir. Nothing like listening to 30 2nd graders sing along with the call and response!

[@FukYoo-rt2dp]

2:50 look at Walden’s face when shorty was playing

[@3mbr436]

hes in awe

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Some of the best Newest talent... Trombone Shorty rocks the White House

[@veronicatyler8109]

Mr. GTO Shorty been playing since the age of 9.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

@@veronicatyler8109 Thanks.. Many people Never heard him play yet....

[@Vxlinxy]

1:13 BRO GOT OBAMA SINGING

[@terriarheghan3676]

Awesomeness!!!!! It never gets old.👍🏽❤️🖤💚🎶

[@lucaslyons5280]

and booker t on organ too? what an ensemble

[@melissajackson403]

i was only 1 years old when this song came out.

[@Rihanlicke]

*We watched this in class and we laughed at **2:44*

[@vboo6250]

I aM bOrEd why tho??

[@brandonszczech6516]

@@vboo6250 look at the drummer

[@Dragracer42]

what class

[@ludvigaxelsson9571]

this might be my new favourite video on youtube

[@jamesdrill8692]

2:44 The drummer looks like he's spotted like the nastiest bald spot on the back of shorty's head or something

[@animuldoc]

Young man is so talented. I know the crowd always gets a big thrill out of his circular breathing, but those triple or quadruple or whatever tong that he does amaze the crap out of me.

[@angelvelasco2982]

Imagine playing in front of Obama like that

[@TraustiGeir]

A career highlight for sure!

[@meanathradon]

Imagine having to act presidential during that bone solo...

[@gagehibbins3470]

Bro the drummer was such a vibe I love him 🤣

[@handsomewormy1761]

Damn he looks like he knew what he was doing since he was born

[@sof3350]

I see trombone shorty on my school in a book, now I can’t stop reading that book

[@FancyShrimpp]

This man just made the FIRST LADY do the stank face

[@dmartinez4121]

That man is FIIIIINNEEEE

[@ricky-zz2bo]

I was down to St. James infirmary, in a found my baby a girl. She was dressed out on a long white table, So sweet, so cold so fair Let her go, let her go, God bless her Wherever she may be She may search this whole wide world over Never find a sweeter man as me When I die please bury me in my high top Stetson hat Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch chain The gang'll know I died standing pat Let her go, let her go God bless her Wherever she may be She may search this wide world over Never find a sweeter man as me I want six crapshooters to be my pallbearers Three pretty women to sing a song Stick a jazz band on my hearse wagon Raise hell as I stroll along Let her go Let her go God bless her Wherever she may be She may search this whole wide World over She'll never find a sweeter Man as me

[@vmbrister3278]

Trombone Shorty Is RIDICULOUS!

[@andrewmartinez0317]

We love a president with good music taste

[@thUSPresidentBarackHObama]

yes i do

[@Niko719]

When blues crash in a crossroad with salsa and from the ashes pops up something special

[@birdpog1]

1:38 If that spit valve is just a little loose he'll be dousing the President and First Lady :D

[@laurabentz2307]

Beautiful

[@upt123]

Way to go Shorty! NOLA was well represented.

[@maarifawalcott5145]

What a performance! And that lion’s-roar of a trombone crescendo…

[@dontdisruptafk]

2:45 love the reaction of the drummer here haha

[@leost152]

I was working as a construction guy in a mental institute and once a week a musician came to make to most sever case to sing. To see President Obama and his lovely wife singing at the same song makes me remember when the boss of the institute catch me singing with them and start to sing with us.

[@marilyngentle2777]

Yep you won't get that quality music in the WH now. I was watching the drummer too - lol, great facial expressions and so happy.

[@EdelynDasalla]

Sir your my idol in the world

[@cooljoescott]

Michael Walden on the drums. Haven't seen him in decades

[@Banananoms]

Took my BREATH away. Wow- chills.