“Sometimes it's very hard for other New Orleans musicians to break out....” — Trombone Shorty Quote

“Sometimes it's very hard for other New Orleans musicians to break out. It starts with the musician. They have to be willing to take a risk. Playing in the city, you can get comfortable. You think things are going well, but you're always in the city.”

“I spent a lot of time with the Neville Brothers and Dr. John and different people. They play different styles of music, and it allowed me to learn different styles.”

“Actually, I started off playing by ear and being around a bunch of musicians playing in the streets in the different parades.”

“New Orleans just wasn't anything for me. I didn't fit in. I just couldn't get adjusted.”

“I will always be a part of New Orleans and I will always be a Saint.”

“Ain't no place like New Orleans. It's one of kind.”