Robert Castelli's Profile

Background:

II’m a third-generation drummer and bandleader from New York, now based in Barcelona. I started playing drums at age 8, picked up guitar at 14, and have been performing professionally since my early teens. Over the last 21 years, I've played venues and festivals across England, Wales, Austria, Switzerland, and Spain, collaborating with some of the most respected musicians in these regions. My three releases as a bandleader have received positive reviews and airplay across traditional and internet radio stations in six countries. Here’s what a few reviewers have to say: “As a drummer, Castelli is dominant while ironically not appearing to dominate the tunes. His drumming fades in and out, and when he comes out from the shadows, you realize you’re listening to a guy who is in the same league as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, and Art Blakey.” — George R. Glasser, Jazz Syndicate, England “You feel carried away into the world of Afro-Cuban music, West African rhythms, jazz rock of the '70s and '80s with rhythm par excellence. It’s your own fault if you don’t move with such a rhythmic design!” — Ferdinand Dupius-Panther, Jazz Halo, Belgium “The opening and the closing tracks on this album point to greatness—a vision of the future of jazz. Soulful, provocative forums for improvisation that exceed the usual standards.” — T. Bruce Wittet, Drummer and Journalist for Downbeat, Modern Drummer USA, and Drums Etc Canada I'm thrilled to continue exploring the dynamic world of rhythm and sharing my passion for music with listeners around the world.