Ricky Castillo & Havana Nights Latin Band from Manhattan, NY
Will travel up to 500 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 4 Reviews
- 11 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2023
- 3 Awards & Badges
- Virtual Services Offered
- Accepts Online Payment
- Starting at $500 per event
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Ricky Castillo & Havana Nights Cuban Guitarist | Latin Jazz | Buena Vista-Style Fusion Bring the rhythm, warmth, and romance of Havana to your next event with Ricky Castillo, one of the most in-demand Latin guitarists and bandleaders in the United States. Born and raised in Cuba and mentored by jazz legend Pat Martino, Ricky blends Latin jazz, Cuban son, boleros, and reimagined English classics in a style reminiscent of Buena Vista Social Club — passionate, elegant, and irresistibly rhythmic. Based in New York City and performing nationwide, Ricky and his ensemble Havana Nights have been featured at weddings, luxury galas, and corporate celebrations, enchanting audiences with world-class musicianship and authentic Cuban flair. Whether performing solo or with his band, Ricky delivers a sound that’s both timeless and vibrant — perfect for creating unforgettable moments. Performance Options Solo Latin Jazz Guitar – A rich, full sound created with loop pedal artistry — ideal for cocktail hours, dinners, and elegant receptions. Duo – Guitar, percussion & voice; available as instrumental or with vocals for a warm, soulful Latin ambiance. Trio – Traditional Cuban, Latin jazz, or Latin classics tailored to your event’s energy. Quartet – Full, smooth sound for cocktail parties or dinners with live Cuban flair. Quintet – Adds a horn section for the ultimate Havana-style celebration. Perfect For: Weddings · Corporate Events · Private Parties · Cocktail Receptions · Cultural Celebrations Bring the soul of Cuba and the spirit of Latin jazz to your next event with Ricky Castillo & Havana Nights — where every performance tells a story, and every rhythm invites you to dance.
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Review by Cirila B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on November 16, 2025•From Lyndhurst, NJ
Review by Ray R.
Celebration•Reviewed on October 10, 2024•From New York City, NY
Review by Renu J.
Private Party•Reviewed on April 22, 2024•From New York City, NY
Ricky Castillo & Havana Nights:
Thanks Renu, a pleasure to perform for you!Awards & Badges
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- La Última Noche | Orlando Leopoldo Rodríguez Fierro
- La Tarde | Sindo Garay
- Siboney | Ernesto Lecuona
- Si Me Comprendieras | José A. Méndez
- Pare Cochero | Marcelino Guerra
- Noche de Ronda | Agustín Lara
- No Puedo Ser Feliz | Adolfo Guzmán
- La Mujer de Antonio | Miguel Matamoros
- María Cristina | Ñico Saquito
- La Engañadora | Enrique Jorrín
- Convergencia | Bienvenido Julián Gutiérrez
- Retorna | Sindo Garay
- Perla Marina | Sindo Garay
- Longina | Manuel Corona
- Son de la Loma | Miguel Matamoros
- Lagrimas Negras | Miguel Matamoros
- Dos Gardenias | Isolina Carrillo
- El Bodeguero | Richard Egües
- Hoy mi Habana | José Antonio Quesada Abreu
- Oye Como Va | Tito Puente
- Back to Black | Amy Winehouse
- Fragilidad | Sting
- Habaname | Carlos Varela
- Belleza | Decemer Bueno
- Ciego Amor | Decemer Bueno
- Un Bolero que te Salve la Vida | Decemer Bueno
- A Pedir su Mano | Juan Luis Guerra
- Tu Mi Delirio | César Portillo de la Luz
- Tu Amor me hace bien | Mark Anthony
- Te lloré un río | Maná
- Sabor A Mi | Álvaro Carrillo
- Quizás, Quizás, Quizás | Osvaldo Farrés
- Quiéreme Mucho | Gonzalo Roig
- Punto Cubano | Celina Gonzalez
- Preciosa | Rafael Hernández Marín
- Palabras | Decemer Bueno
- Ojalá que Llueva Café | Juan Luis Guerra
- My Funny Valentine | Richard Rodgers
- Moliendo Café | Hugo Blanco
- Mi Bendición | Juan Luis Guerra
- Mariposa Traicionera | Maná
- Historia de un Amor | Carlos Eleta Almarán
- La Gloria eres Tu | José A. Méndez
- La Camisa Negra | Juanes
- La Bilirrubina | Juan Luis Guerra
- Kiss From A Rose | Seal
- Inolvidable | Julio Gutiérez
- Idilio | Titi Amadeo
- Guantanamera | Joseīto Fernández / Julián Orbón
- Frio Frio | Juan Luis Guerra
- Flor Pálida | Polo Montañez
- El Mar | Ricky Castillo & Mayda Cuellar
- El Manicero | Moisés Simón Rodríguez
- El Carretero | Guillermo Portabales
- El Carnaval | Celia Cruz
- Despacito | Luis Fonsi
- Cuando Me Enamoro | Enrique Iglesias
- Costumbres | Juan Gabriel
- Corazón Espinado | Maná
- Cómo Fue | Ernesto Duarte Brito
- Contigo en la Distancia | Cesar Portillo de la Luz
- Chan Chan | Buena Vista Social Club
- Capullo de Alelí | Rafael Hernández Marín
- Calle Tacón | Ricky Castillo & Mayda Cuellar
- Burbujas de Amor | Juan Luis Guerra
- Bésame Mucho | Consuelo Velázquez
- Bendita tu luz | Juan Luis Guerra
- Bailando | Enrique Iglesias
- Bachata en Fukuoka | Juan Luis Guerra
- Bachata Rosa | Juan Luis Guerra
- Allí donde tu sabes | Luis Marketi
- A Dios le Pido | Juanes
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