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We've invited Troy Andrews — better known as Trombone Shorty — to answer three questions about instruments you've probably never heard of. Originally broadcast March 14, 2015. BILL KURTIS: From NPR ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A unique performance Saturday at Independence Mall. A group of musicians played some unusual instruments, in an effort to break a world record. Tia Sadler was out enjoying the ...

New Orleans celebrated Mardi Gras last week with that signature brass band sound. In the seven years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city, a local man has played a role in bringing that sound ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by We asked several trombone players what they made of the popular new game, which laughs both at and with their instrument. Spoiler: They like it, too.

Learn about the brass family of instruments — their sounds, mouthpieces and harmonics. Professor Richard Church, conductor of the University of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, hosts this exploration of ...