BIO

Who Is JCastro

Brooklyn native J Castro is a standout bassist known for his soulful blend of Smooth Jazz, Neo-Soul, Fusion, and Funk. A respected session musician and rising solo artist, Castro’s improvisational style brings contemporary jazz to life with emotion, depth, and groove.

A producer, arranger, songwriter, film composer, and multi‑instrumentalist, he is endorsed by Odieng Custom Basses, Boom Bass Cabinets, D&A Performance Gear, Nordstrand Pickups & Preamps, Strings By Aurora and Gator Cases. 

He has performed for major National Recording Artists including Jonathan Butler, CeCe Winans, Wes Morgan, Glenn Jones, and more.

Married to National Neo‑Soul Recording Artist Lahla‑Hadiya and father of six, Castro’s music reflects love, life, and the beauty of real experience—leaving audiences inspired long after the final note.

Recent Show:  Live At Maryland National Harbor JWM UNPLUGGED - "COFFEE CHAT"
“Links to live performances below!!!”

Live At The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival   (Click the picture to view the full concert)

70z, 80z, 90z Backyard Birthday Fest - Live In Clinton, MD (Click the picture to view the full concert)

Live At The Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD(Click the picture to view the full concert)

JCastro Live At Blues Alley Washington, DC (Click the picture to see the show)

JCastro - Live  @Laurel Towne Centre, Laurel MD (Click the picture to see the show)

JCastro - Live "Pigs BBQ Battle" Fredricksburg, VA (Click the picture to see the show)
“Current Albums Streaming World Wide”

JCastro Journey With Me Vol. 1 (Click the picture to listen to the album)

Released Christmas 2024(Click the picture to listen to the album)

JWM Vol 2. "Coffee Chat" Coming soon - JUNE 2026' 

COVER SONGS

JCastro mp3's Below

Check out some of my favorite songs.. click here! or scroll down. 

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    Attention-Charlie Puth Cover 3:28
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    Blinding Lights(The Weekend Cover) 3:22
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    Damage(H.E.R. Cover) 3:44
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    Essence(WizKid Cover) 4:26
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    Fly As Me(Silk Sonic Cover) 3:35
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    Heartbreak Anniversary(Giveon Cover) 3:19
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    Long Walk(Jill Scott Cover) 4:50
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    Love Nawantiti(CKay Cover) 2:32
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    Peaches (Justin Beiber Cover) 3:17
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    Shape Of My Heart_Human Nature Medley(Sting & MJ Cover) 6:42
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    Yummy (Justin Beiber Cover) 3:36
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    Watermelon Sugar - (Harry S. Cover) 2:53
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    We Are One - (Maze Cover)JCastro 6:37
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    I Want You - (Marvin Gaye Cover) 4:00
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    Can We Talk - (Tevin Campbel Cover) 4:34
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    Between The Sheets - (Isley Brothers Cover) 4:58
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    Hrs and Hrs - (Muni Long Cover) 3:28
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    Before I Let Go Medley - (Beyonce/Vivian Green Cover) 6:19
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Journey With Me Vol. 1

Journey With Me Vol. 1

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    Ant La Taerif - You Don't Know 4:08
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    Baby I Love You 7:26
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    Black Queen 5:23
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    Just-Us! 6:33
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    Searching 4:46
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    Seven Eight Shift 6:32
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