‘Shorty Fest’ rocks the House of Blues April 29, 2016 2:30 PM | Photos by Sally Asher sally@tulane.edu View PDF Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, left, shares the stage with student musicians from the Trombone Shorty Academy at Tulane University during the 2016 Shorty Fest held at the House of Blues in New Orleans on Thursday (April 28). The festival, which features a range of professional and student talent, benefits the Trombone Shorty Foundation’s music education programs. The Trombone Shorty Academy is a partnership between the Trombone Shorty Foundation and the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South at Tulane. Other Related Articles Photo recap: Unified Commencement Ceremony honors Class of 2024 Tulane recognizes distinguished cohort of 2024 graduates during Tulane 34 Awards Ceremony Unforgettable moments at Wave Weekend ’23 Tulane Commencement celebrates the resilience and ambition of the Class of 2024 Innovative alumni discuss entrepreneurial pursuits during Wave Weekend panel discussion