The 5 O'Clock Band

by Troy Andrews, Bill Taylor, Bryan Collier (Illustrator)

Overview

Take a tour of New Orleans with Grammy-nominated musician Troy Andrews and renowned illustrator Bryan Collier in this companion picture book to the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Trombone Shorty.
 
After letting his band down by missing rehearsal, a boy called Shorty has some serious questions about what it means to be a leader. He hits the streets of New Orleans to find some answers and to soak up some inspiration. Along the way, he’ll meet people who have their own special wisdom to share about being an artist, a leader, and a friend.
 
In The 5 O’Clock Band, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews has crafted an unforgettable love letter to New Orleans, illustrated by the incomparable Bryan Collier.
 
“Collier’s exquisite artwork rendered in pen and ink, watercolor, and collage brings readers into the heart of the city that Andrews so dearly loves.” —School Library Journal
 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781419728365
Publisher:	Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	06/19/2018
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.10(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is a Grammy-nominated and Heinz Award–winning musician who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He lives in New Orleans.
 
Bryan Collier is a renowned illustrator who has won four Caldecott Honors, three Coretta Scott King Honors, and six Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives in Marlborough, New York.
 

Editorial Reviews

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Fans of Andrews’ Trombone Shorty (2015) will cheer over Shorty’s illuminating return."

— Booklist

"Andrews's second collaboration with illustrator Bryan Collier is, indeed, something beautiful . . . Troy Andrews's tribute to New Orleans and the music it has created is melodious and invigorating. Bryan Collier's visual interpretation carries the audience along on a distinctive and beautiful parade, much like the popular musical parades of New Orleans. The combo of text and illustration is well-tuned, and readers of any age are sure to find themselves thoroughly entertained."

— Shelf Awareness

"In this beautiful companion to the award-winning Trombone Shorty, the author shares his love and appreciation for his hometown of New Orleans and the musical heritage that exists there . . . Collier’s exquisite artwork rendered in pen and ink, watercolor, and collage brings readers into the heart of the city that Andrews so dearly loves. These complex and layered illustrations complement the story perfectly, honoring the vibrancy of New Orleans."

— School Library Journal

"Collier's characteristic collage illustrations effectively represent Troy's emotional struggle for self-improvement, and the level of detail in the images portrays the liveliness of New Orleans well . . . An excellent story about a man who remembers the community he came from and actively works to ensure its future success."

— Kirkus Reviews

"The author’s affection for New Orleans flows through his writing, and Collier’s collage-filled, textural paintings capture the rhythm and spirit of the city."

— Publishers Weekly

"The impulse is to linger on the page to soak in the warmth of the illustrations as much as it is to exclaim “Where y’at!” every time that phrase appears in the dialogue."

— The Horn Book

From the Publisher

"Andrews's second collaboration with illustrator Bryan Collier is, indeed, something beautiful . . . Troy Andrews's tribute to New Orleans and the music it has created is melodious and invigorating. Bryan Collier's visual interpretation carries the audience along on a distinctive and beautiful parade, much like the popular musical parades of New Orleans. The combo of text and illustration is well-tuned, and readers of any age are sure to find themselves thoroughly entertained."

Shelf Awareness

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Fans of Andrews’ Trombone Shorty (2015) will cheer over Shorty’s illuminating return."

Booklist

"The impulse is to linger on the page to soak in the warmth of the illustrations as much as it is to exclaim “Where y’at!” every time that phrase appears in the dialogue."

The Horn Book

2018-03-27
"Trombone Shorty" Andrews (with an authorial assist from Taylor) and illustrator Collier bring to life another compelling, true story of Andrews' early life. As a young boy, Shorty loved playing music with his friends so much that they created the eponymous band (so named because they practiced at 5:00 after finishing homework and chores). In this picture-book account, Troy becomes so caught up in playing his own music that he arrives late for the band's performance and planned parade to discover that they left without him. Disappointed with himself, Troy wonders how he might ever become a bandleader after letting down his own band members. Crestfallen, he journeys through town, looking for his band. On his way, he encounters three New Orleans institutions—musician Tuba Tremé; Queen Lola, Creole chef; and a troupe of Mardi Gras Indians—who help him understand the ingredients for success. Collier's characteristic collage illustrations effectively represent Troy's emotional struggle for self-improvement, and the level of detail in the images portrays the liveliness of New Orleans well. Backmatter includes extensive notes from the author and illustrator and information about the Trombone Shorty Foundation, which exists to "preserve the rich musical culture of New Orleans."An excellent story about a man who remembers the community he came from and actively works to ensure its future success. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews