“An artist of musical sensitivity and accomplished technique.”

~ San Juan Star ~

“Orlando Cotto is the invaluable percussionist.”

~ The Washington Post ~

“Not only do you posses a great technique & musicality you also exhibit a wonderflair for performance.”

~ Nathan Carter, Morgan State University ~

ORLANDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Check out some of our latest YouTube videos from our channel.

Orlando Cotto Latin Jazz Trio

“Orlando Cotto Latin Jazz Trio” currently working in Baltimore and surrounding areas. The Trio has performed at local clubs, wine festivals, private events, and the Baltimore Rhythm festival to name a…

Ti Mon Bo Tribute to Tito Puente

Enjoy my latest video collaboration with my brother Juan Alamo and Carly Maldonado Wow! Bien Bongo... Lindo Solo. Thank you all for watching. All the Best to You All! Oc Orlando performs exclusivel…

Picadillo by Tito Puente Arr by Juan Alamo

Enjoy my latest video collaboration with my brother Juan Alamo. Thank you all for watching. All the Best to You All! Oc Orlando performs exclusively on Yamaha marimbas and Latin Percussion Instrume…

Minuet in G Major by Haydn Arr. by Orlando Cotto

This is the encore of the 3rd video series I posted this month November 2020! This short minuet in G major, by Haydn. I am experimenting and incorporating an Intro that repeats at the end of piece t…

WHAT’S NEW

Learn more about upcoming shows, events and more…

Orlando Cotto’s Quartet and “The Ritmo Fellow”

Saturday, February 10, 2024 7:30 PM
The program will include music from a selection of Afro Caribbean music styles such as Cuban Danzon, Son, Bomba, Cha-Cha Cha and original tunes.

Orlando Cotto Performing at Elk Run Winery June 18!

Watch Orlando Cotto perform at Elk Run Winery on Sunday afternoon 6/18/23.

Drummin Dragons: Percussion Summer Enrichment Program

Drummin’ Dragons: Play with Fire!
On Campus June 28, 2023
Summer Percussion Camp

AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING WITH ORLANDO COTTO

5/6 – 5/27 from 5pm-6pm.
The 4 weeks Spring course is suitable for any drumming beginner or serious enthusiast. Led by professional percussionist Orlando Cotto, (re)learn the basics of drumming, develop your internal timing, and Learn common folk rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico and West Africa.