Carlos Malcolm, the celebrated trombonist and band leader, died at his home in Palm Bay, Florida, on April 6 at age 91.

His son, Leighton, confirmed his death.

The Panamanian-born Malcolm is best known as leader of the Afro Jamaican Rhythms, a band that emerged during the ska era of the early 1960s. Their songs included Bonanza Ska, which was inspired by the popular American television western Bonanza.