Joseph Armand Castro (August 15, 1927 – December 13, 2009) was an American bebop jazz pianist, based primarily on the West Coast of the United States.
Castro was born in Miami, Arizona on August 15, 1927. [1] Castro began playing professionally at the age of 15 in the San Francisco Bay area. [1] After army service ended in 1947, he formed a small band. [1] In 1956 Castro moved to New York City, where his trio appeared in jazz clubs. [1] In 1958, he moved to Los Angeles, where he joined Teddy Edwards' quartet. [1] Castro recorded two albums as a leader for Atlantic Records: Mood Jazz in 1957 and Groove Funk Soul in 1960. [1]
He often participated in informal jam sessions at the Beverly Hills estate of his partner, Doris Duke. [1] Many of the performances were captured on tape. [2] He died in 2009 at age 82.
Joseph Armand Castro (August 15, 1927 – December 13, 2009) was an American bebop jazz pianist, based primarily on the West Coast of the United States.
Castro was born in Miami, Arizona on August 15, 1927. [1] Castro began playing professionally at the age of 15 in the San Francisco Bay area. [1] After army service ended in 1947, he formed a small band. [1] In 1956 Castro moved to New York City, where his trio appeared in jazz clubs. [1] In 1958, he moved to Los Angeles, where he joined Teddy Edwards' quartet. [1] Castro recorded two albums as a leader for Atlantic Records: Mood Jazz in 1957 and Groove Funk Soul in 1960. [1]
He often participated in informal jam sessions at the Beverly Hills estate of his partner, Doris Duke. [1] Many of the performances were captured on tape. [2] He died in 2009 at age 82.