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Shorty Turns 40: Trombone Shorty Celebrates Birthday at Saenger Theatre with Branford Marsalis, Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr. and Others [A Photo Gallery]
April 29, 2026
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Photo Credit: Dino Perrucci
On Saturday, April 25, Trombone Shorty celebrated his birthday at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. The evening was billed as Shorty Turns 40 and featured an excellent list of local staples with international allure, in addition to visiting artists who informed a roster that included Leon Bridges, George Porter Jr., Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples, Joan Jett, Branford Marsalis, Grace Potter, Jill Scott, Eric Church, Ivan Neville, and others.
In attendance at this weekend’s sold-out Big Easy birthday gig honoring Shorty was photographer Dino Perrucci, who shared his shots from the occasion. See below.
