Famous People From Tremé

Tremé may not be Beverly Hills, but it boasts something that even the most glamorous neighborhoods in the world cannot: incredible homegrown talent and a true community spirit.

Here’s a sampling of the musicians, artists, and more who have called Tremé home:

• Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, trombone and trumpet player
• Lucien Barbarin, jazz trombonist
• Alex Chilton, lead singer of rock groups Big Star and The Box Tops
• Earl Palmer, drummer
• Alphonse Picou, jazz clarinetist
• Shannon "The King of Treme" Powell, jazz drummer
• Louis Prima, singer, actor, songwriter, and trumpeter
• Henry Ragas, first jazz pianist to ever appear on a recording
• Kermit Ruffins, jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer
• Tremé Brass Band
• Rebirth Brass Band