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Gino Castillo is a renowned Afro-Cuban jazz musician and recording artist based in Charleston, SC. Born in Ecuador, and trained musically in Cuba, he brings authenticity and technicality to every performance.  His band’s high-energy performances bring dancers and non-dancers to their feet.

An educator, composer, and singer Gino’s accolades include: Jazz artist of the year City Paper Music Awards Jazz artist of the year Independent Tone Awards.

He holds and honorary degree in percussion teaching, for George Gershwin Conservatory, He has studied at Caturla Conservatory, Felix Varela Conservatory, and under the tutelage of Oscarito Valdes (Cuba).  He has collaborated with many international and award-winning artists, such as: Earl Klugh, Al Turner, Michael Mossman, Quentin Baxter, Etienne Charles, Horacio el Negro Hernández, Oscarito Valdés, Eddie Venegas, Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Charleston Smooth Jazz Orchestra, Lowcountry Latin Jazz Collective, Charleston Latin Jazz Collective, Jose Pepito Gomez, John Benítez, and many others.