Carlos Malcolm: key obituary facts
Is Carlos Malcolm dead? Yes. Carlos Malcolm died on May 6, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Carlos Malcolm's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Carlos Malcolm known for?
He was known as Jamaican musician.
More about Carlos Malcolm
Born: 10 November 1934.
Place of birth: Colón City.
Gender: male.
Occupation: artist.
Nationality: Jamaica.
Genres: Mento, ska, jazz, reggae.
Occupations: Bandleader, Musician.
Instruments: Trombone, percussion.
Years active: Late 1950s–2026.
Carlos Malcolm, a Jamaican trombonist, percussionist and bandleader, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born Carlos Antonio Malcolm in Colón, Panama, on November 10, 1934, to Jamaican parents, he grew up in Kingston. Malcolm worked in mento, ska, jazz and reggae, and was active from the late 1950s until 2026.
He helped cultivate Jamaican ska and reggae through his work as a musician and bandleader.
Carlos Malcolm, 91, Jamaican trombonist, percussionist and bandleader.