Orlando Marin And His Orchestra has been played on NTS in shows including Carlos René, featured first on 23 September 2021. Songs played include El Timbalero.

Birth name Orlando Marín Born 1935 (age 82–83) Genres Latin jazz, mambo Occupation(s) Musician, singer Instruments Timbales Years active 1951–present Labels Plus, Fiesta Associated acts Orlando Marin and his Orchestra Website Orlando Marin https://myspace.com/orlandomarinorchestra

Orlando Marin (born 1935, Bronx, New York) is an American band leader and timbales player. He formed his first band, Eddie Palmieri and his Orchestra, in 1951–52 with himself as director and Eddie Palmieri as musical director and later on the piano. He is of Puerto Rican descent.

Career After his first group broke up, Marin got a contract at Sunnyside Garden for almost three…