Book Series · 2 Books

Trombone Shorty Books

In order from Trombone Shorty to The 5 O'Clock Band.

The Trombone Shorty series is a set of 2 picture books by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Bill Taylor, published between 2015 and 2018. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages. Subjects across the series include jazz and musicians.

Trombone Shorty
The 5 O'Clock Band
Trombone Shorty
The 5 O'Clock Band
Trombone Shorty
The 5 O'Clock Band
Trombone Shorty
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Trombone Shorty
Sale price
$1899
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Trombone Shorty

By Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Bryan Collier (Illustrator)

A young boy from New Orleans discovers his passion for music and becomes a renowned trombone player.

40 pages· 989 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Summary: In the vibrant Tremé neighborhood, young Troy dreams of music despite lacking an instrument. Nicknamed 'Trombone Shorty' for his oversized trombone, he captures the crowd's attention and rises to the stage with Bo Diddley. This inspiring journey follows Troy Andrews from a determined child to a Grammy-nominated musician, leading his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, around the world. Will his story ignite hope and dreams in the next generation of New Orleans musicians?
In reading order

Trombone Shorty Series

2 books · Published 2015–2018

#1
Trombone Shorty
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1899

Trombone Shorty

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A young boy from New Orleans discovers his passion for music and becomes a renowned trombone player.

#2
The 5 O'Clock Band
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1697

The 5 O'Clock Band

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young musician seeks leadership wisdom in the vibrant streets of New Orleans.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Trombone Shorty series?

There are 2 books in the Trombone Shorty series. It began with Trombone Shorty in 2015, and the newest book, The 5 O'Clock Band, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Trombone Shorty books in?

Start with Trombone Shorty and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Trombone Shorty books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Trombone Shorty book is the longest?

The 5 O'Clock Band (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 1,324 words (40 pages).

Which Trombone Shorty book is the shortest?

Trombone Shorty (Book #1) is the shortest at 989 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Trombone Shorty to life.

01

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews

Author
02

Bill Taylor

Author
03

Bryan Collier

Illustrator

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