RICKY CASTILLO
Cuban Guitarist, Producer & Composer
Within the pulsating heart of New York City’s jazz scene emerges the unmistakable rhythms of Ricky Castillo’s ensemble, a masterful blend of tradition and innovation. Castillo, a Havana-bred virtuoso who honed his craft under the tutelage of guitar legend Pat Martino, seamlessly melds the raw emotion of Cuban music and the intimate stories of the Buena Vista Social Club with the polished nuances of Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Jazz Standards. His collaboration with Mayda Cuellar, an enchanting chanteuse from Havana’s National School of Arts, adds layers of Son Cubano, salsa, and Latin pop to their repertoire. Together, they create a symphony that is as evocative of old Havana’s streets as it is of New York’s bustling avenues