Ricky Castillo Latin Guitarist from Manhattan, NY
Will travel up to 500 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 7 Reviews
- 15 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2014
- 4 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 dana z.
Celebration•Reviewed on June 9, 2024•From Warren, NJ
Ricky Castillo:
Thanks so much Dana, a pleasure to perform for you guys!Review by Enid O.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on November 12, 2023•From New Canaan, CT
Ricky Castillo:
Hello Enid, thanks so much for your time and review, appreciate it! Best wishes for now! RReview by Adrya S.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on October 1, 2023•From Danbury, CT
Ricky Castillo:
Hello Adrya, thanks so much for your time and review, appreciate it! Best wishes for now! RAwards & Badges
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- Buena Vista Social Club Selection | Buena Vista Social Club
- Flor Pálida | Mark Anthony
- Preciosa | Mark Anthony
- Yolanda | Pablo Milanes
- Just the two of us | Bill Withers
- Viva la Vida | Cold Play
- Oye Como Va | TIto Puente
- Dile a Catalina | Arsenio Rodríguez
- Shape of my Heart | Sting
- Calle Tacón | Mayda Cuellar & Ricky Castillo
- Costumbres | Juan Gabriel
- El Carnaval | Celia Cruz
- Bachata Rosa | Juan Luis Guerra
- Ojalá que Llueva Café | Juan Luis Guerra
- Burbujas de Amor | Juan Luis Guerra
- A Pedir Su Mano | Juan Luis Guerra
- All of Me | John Legend
- A Thousand Years | Christina Perri
- Bruma | Ricky Castillo
- Reyna de los Mares | Ricky Castillo
- Contigo en la Distancia | César Portillo de la Luz
- El Manisero | Moisés Simons
- Ain't no sunshine | Bill Withers
- All the things you are | Jerome Kern
- Autum Leaves | Joseph Kosma
- Back to Black | Amy Winehouse
- Besame mucho | Consuelo Velazquez
- Blue Bossa | Kenny Dorham
- Caballo Viejo | Simon Diaz
- Chan Chan | Compay Segundo
- Clocks | Buena Vista Social Club
- Come Together | Beatles
- Dos Gardenias | Buena Vista Social Club
- El Carretero | Buena Vista Social Club
- El cuarto de tula | Buena Vista Social Club
- El Punto Cubano | Celina y Reutilio
- Every breath you take | Sting
- Fly me to the moon | Bart Howart
- Fragilidad | Sting
- Guantanamera | José Fernández Díaz
- Havana | Camila Cabello
- Hit the road Jack | Percy Mayfield
- Inolvidable | Armando Manzanero
- Ipanema Girl | Antonio Carlos Jobin
- Kiss from a Rose | Seal
- Mambo Influenciado | Irakere
- Mis sentimientos | Los Zafiros
- Pintate los labios maria | Buena Vista Social Club
- Reyna de los mares | Ricky Castillo
- Romance | Anonimo
- Son de la loma | Miguel Matamoros
- Sweetest Tabu | Sade
- Take five | Paul Desmond
- Tears in Heaven | Eric Clapton
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