What to know about Trombone Shorty's concert at the Rochester jazz fest

Victoria E. Freile, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will close out the Rochester International Jazz Festival with a free concert on Parcel 5.

When and where is the concert?

The concert is set to begin at 9 p.m. on Saturday July, 1, the last night of the 9-day festival.

How can I get tickets?

The show is free and open to the public so no tickets are needed. Simply show up at Parcel 5. Attendees may bring a lawn chair or a blanket to the show.

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Who is Trombone Shorty?

Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) is best known as a trombone and trumpet player but also plays drums, organ and tuba. He performed a free concert as a headliner as well in 2022, a concert that was delayed from the 2020 festival that was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. He made his first jazz fest appearance in 2010 and closed out the 2019 edition with a free show that packed Parcel 5. He also played at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in Rochester in 2021.

Andrews got his stage name from his family when he first picked up his signature instrument at age 4. The New Orleans native has become a powerhouse bandleader, singer, songwriter and trombonist. He also runs The Trombone Shorty Foundation to inspire the next generation of talented yet underserved musicians.

Where to park for the Trombone Shorty concert?

Nearby parking garages (rates vary) include:

  • East End Garage at Main and Scio streets

  • Midtown Garage, with entrances on South Clinton Avenue, Court Street and Broad Street

  • Washington Square Garage on Woodbury Boulevard

  • South Avenue Garage, between South Avenue and Stone Street

  • Sister Cities Garage, on North Fitzhugh Street

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Metered street parking is also available and is free on weekends, when the show will take place. There are also many privately owned surface lots in the East End area.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Trombone Shorty at the 2023 Rochester jazz fest: What to know