Ricky Castillo & Havana Nights

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.

Hailing from the vibrant heart of Havana, Ricky Castillo is no ordinary musician. His Cuban roots, enriched by the wisdom of guitar maestro Pat Martino, have infused him with a distinctive blend of raw Latin energy and refined jazz intricacy. Over two decades, Ricky's strings have resonated from Havana's spirited streets to New York's bustling jazz scenes. With Ricky, one doesn't just hear music but experiences it. It's a melodic journey that fuses the warmth of Cuban rhythms with the sophistication of New York's jazz ethos. In a world replete with artists, Ricky Castillo's blend of passion, culture, and skill sets him distinctly apart.