Cuban roots. Jazz language. New York perspective.
Music shaped by tradition, improvisation, and a personal sense of space, rhythm, and storytelling.
discography
Released recordings spanning albums and singles.
TODO ME LLEVA A TI
Todo Me Lleva a Ti” is the lead single from the forthcoming album Canción de Vuelta, featuring vocalist Mayda Cuellar. Rooted in traditional Cuban musical forms and reimagined through a contemporary Latin jazz lens, the project explores rhythm, melody, and cultural memory—bridging heritage and modern expression with clarity and nuance.
Aire de mar
Aire de Mar is a deeply personal study of texture, space, and melodic instinct. Built from guitar-based improvisations, the album traces an organic dialogue between acoustic and electric sound—letting resonance, silence, and gesture shape each piece. The music unfolds patiently and honestly, inviting the listener into a fluid, reflective landscape where atmosphere and emotion lead the narrative.
HABANA 500
Habana 500 is the debut album by Cuban guitarist Ricky Castillo, created in homage to Havana’s musical heritage and cultural spirit. Blending Cuban tradition with personal reflection, the record travels through rhythm, memory, and identity with an intimate, songful voice. Each track offers a vivid snapshot of place and feeling—connecting the city’s pulse to a contemporary guitar language.
About Me
Cuban-born guitarist and composer Ricky Castillo blends traditional Cuban music with modern Latin jazz, creating a sound rooted in rhythm, melody, and expressive nuance. Based in New York City, his work bridges heritage and contemporary artistry through performance, recording, and education.
Live & Studio
Performance and recording as two sides of the same musical practice—rooted in tradition, shaped by improvisation, and refined through detail.
Live & Official Videos
Moments from the stage and the studio.
PHOTOS
Selected moments from performance and practice.
