Nicky Marrero

Nicholas Jr. "Nicky" Marrero
Born(1950-06-17)June 17, 1950
Bronx, New York City
GenresAfro-Latin jazz, salsa, son cubano, boogaloo, pachanga
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Timbales, drums, percussion
Years active1967-present
Labels

Nicky Marrero (born June 17, 1950 in the Bronx, New York City)[1] is an American Latin jazz percussionist, of Puerto Rican descent best known as the timbale player in The Fania Allstars[2] and as a recording artist during the 1970s salsa boom in New York.

  1. ^ Muñoz, C. B.; Lewis, P.; Molina, E. T. (2022). A People's Guide to New York City. Jackson: University of California Press. ISBN 9780520289574.
  2. ^ "All In The Mars Volta Familia". Drum Week Newsletter. February 18, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2022.