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Paul De Castro
Paul De Castro, pianist, suona player, composer, arranger, and producer. Dr. De Castro started his musical studies at age 5. His initial interest in music led him to start piano studies and vocal performance in Lima, Peru. These activities led to his acceptance into the Conservatorio Nacional de Música, pre-college studies. Immigrating to the USA at age 20, to continue his musical studies, earning a B.A. and M.A. for Cal State Los Angeles and a D.M.A. in Music Composition from the University of Texas in Austin.
His areas of expertise include Latin Jazz, Cuban music, Suona performance in both Cuban and Chinese styles, Jazz, and World Music. In his capacity of lecturer/performer, he has worked in many countries such as Australia, Canada, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Spain, Romania, Hungary, and Cuba.
Paul De Castro has many years of teaching experience. He has taught for more than 20 years at California State University, where he directs the Master’s degree option in Afro Latin music, program which he created in 2001. Dr. De Castro was also a lecturer at UCLA where he taught courses in the new Global Jazz degree.
His compositions and arrangements are available via 3-2music.com
His recordings have been well received and has collaborated with many well-known artists such as “Papo’ Marquez and Team V.I.P.”, Chinese singer Jike Junyi, and The New Zealand Jazz Orchestra.
He currently leads the Saoco Latin Big Band based in Los Angeles, California.
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“De Castro brings together his musicians and compositions into an engaging musical statement both likeable and intricate, simultaneously danceable and intriguing. The powerful musical results …………present an inspiring message to the modern Latin Jazz world about the endless possibilities behind dance oriented Latin Jazz, hopefully starting a trend that many musicians will follow.”
Chip Boaz, The Latin Jazz Corner, USA
“Paul de Castro realmente quiere y siente la música, y respeta sus raíces. No sólo se conforma con ser Profesor Asociado de Música ……,sino que efectivamente practica lo que predica.”
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
Paul De Castro
Location: Los Angeles
Instrument: Band / ensemble / orchestra
