Kat Orlando

Often compared to Tina Marie, Kat, vocalist/saxplayer pulls together influences of Ian Andersen/Jethro Tull, Traffic, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, Gladys Knight, Junior Walker and David Sanborn to create sound that harkens back to that classic era yet defines her own unique pop sound. Her extensive musical background and upbringing in Detroit, Denver and LA has made her a seasoned player and performer. Kat’s EP “All of the Above” fuses R&B, Pop and a little of jazz influence. Her lyrics capture a range of moments one often experiences, whether it is lost or newly discovered love and attraction. She writes with an intuitive melodic sense that keeps a song in your head for hours on end. She is joined on these recordings by Ron Otis (drummer with Kem. Ron also tours with Earl Klugh and Bob James) and Ray Burton (touring bass player for the Spinners) and her husband, Larry Pinho on guitar. Tom Taylor added his arranging and production talents to the project. Previously Kat released her CD “Contradiction” which featured legendary Motown guitarist, Dennis Coffey along with various Detroit local talents like Andre’ Frappier (guitarist for Jaheem and Angie Stone) and members of horn band Art-of-Fact. Prior to moving back to Detroit, her song placed second in a Colorado Songwriting Contest. She has opened for groups like Wall of Voodoo, shared the stage with Candy Givens and Members of Zephyr and Michael Clark of the Byrds. Rosanne Barr opened for her at a Women in Music Festival in Boulder. Kat has backed up performers such as Spyder Turner and Brian O’Neal. As a solo artist, Kat takes the stage with all the energy and a big voice that defies her small stature. Her music is now available at katorlando.com and other sites.
- For Crying Out Loud Music

Often compared to Tina Marie, Kat, vocalist/saxplayer pulls together influences of Ian Andersen/Jethro Tull, Traffic, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, Gladys Knight, Junior Walker and David Sanborn to create sound that harkens back to that classic era yet defines her own unique pop sound. Her extensive musical background and upbringing in Detroit, Denver and LA has made her a seasoned player and performer. Kat’s EP “All of the Above” fuses R&B, Pop and a little of jazz influence. Her lyrics capture a range of moments one often experiences, whether it is lost or newly discovered love and attraction. She writes with an intuitive melodic sense that keeps a song in your head for hours on end. She is joined on these recordings by Ron Otis (drummer with Kem. Ron also tours with Earl Klugh and Bob James) and Ray Burton (touring bass player for the Spinners) and her husband, Larry Pinho on guitar. Tom Taylor added his arranging and production talents to the project. Previously Kat released her CD “Contradiction” which featured legendary Motown guitarist, Dennis Coffey along with various Detroit local talents like Andre’ Frappier (guitarist for Jaheem and Angie Stone) and members of horn band Art-of-Fact. Prior to moving back to Detroit, her song placed second in a Colorado Songwriting Contest. She has opened for groups like Wall of Voodoo, shared the stage with Candy Givens and Members of Zephyr and Michael Clark of the Byrds. Rosanne Barr opened for her at a Women in Music Festival in Boulder. Kat has backed up performers such as Spyder Turner and Brian O’Neal. As a solo artist, Kat takes the stage with all the energy and a big voice that defies her small stature. Her music is now available at katorlando.com and other sites.
- For Crying Out Loud Music