ORLANDO MOLINA

Orlando has gained recognition not only for his mastery as a guitarist and composer but also for his versatility as a musician.

Originally from Venezuela and residing in Dublin, Ireland,  Orlando has played and toured with internationally  acclaimed  musicians such as Ronan Guilfoyle (Ireland), Phill Ware (UK), Conor Guilfoyle (Ireland), Marie Séférian (DEU), Andreas Morricone (Italy), Gustavo Dudamel (Venezuela), David Pavón (Puerto Rico), the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela,  among many others. Orlando has also been invited to perform for important public figures such as Mr. President Michael D. Higgins (Ireland), the jazz trumpet player Wynton Marsalis, David Bisbal, the singer and composer Ruben Blades among others.

Orlando is also the winner of three international music scholarships. He also holds two Bachelor Degrees in Music and Jazz Performance graduating in both cases with the highest distinction.

As a bandleader and sideman, some of Orlando’s tours include the United the States, United Kingdom, Middle East, Spain, Ireland, Cuba and Venezuela. He has performed in acclaimed international music festivals and venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, The National Concert Hall, Cork Jazz Festival, the Electric Picnic, London Arab Festival among many others.

Upon his arriving in Dublin in 2013, Orlando has been also actively involved in different music projects that range from Jazz and Latin music to Brazilian and West-African music rhythms.