Trombone Shorty made history at 4 years old. Now the musician represents the heart and soul of New Orleans.

As Mardi Gras celebrations are underway in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, all eyes are on a performer who represents the heart, soul and success of the city: Troy Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty.

His inspiring career kicked off before he could even read. He picked up the trombone as a toddler, growing up in a music-filled home among New Orleans music royalty.

Andrews made history at just 4 years old when he performed at Jazz Fest, then led his own brass band at the age of 6. He joined Lenny Kravitz on tour as a teen, which is when his career really took off.