JCastro + Musician in Temple Hills, MD

ABOUT

Bio

JCastro, a native New Yorker from Brooklyn, is an adept, recognized bassist possessing an impressive resume of session credits earned while simultaneously launching his own career as a solo bassist. Renowned for his creativity in Neo-Soul, Jazz, Fusion and Hip-Hop, J Castro’s music speaks of love and life’s struggles. Applying his improvisational chops to contemporary jazz, his sound elevates the mind of his listeners that pleases their ears and sets their toes tapping.

He is married to National Neo-Soul Recording Artist Lahla-Hadiya, who together are the proud parents of six active, beautiful children. In addition to his being a devoted father with a full offstage life, he also is a Producer, Improviser, Arranger, Songwriter, Composer of Film Scores, and Multi-instrumentalist. He is an Endorsed Artist with Odieng Custom Basses, Boom Bass Cabinets, D&A Performance Gear, Nordstand Pick Ups And Pre Amps, and Pitbull Strings.

He has had the privilege of playing for some of the best National Recording Artists, including Jonathan Butler, Apostle Rita Twiggs, Wes Morgan, Paul Morton, CeCe Winnans, Lahla-Hadiya, Glenn Jones, and many more.

His musical stylings resonate with all who appreciate good music, with captivating performances that the artist hopes leave a warm and long-lasting impression well after the last note of his songs are played. Allow the melodic tones of J Castro’s music transport you away from the everyday, to a transformative plane.

Musical Resume :

Johnnie Castro
Artist Name: JCastro
Objective: I am seeking a position that would allow me to exercise my God given
gifts and talents and provide a service of excellence for all genres of music.
Contact
Jcastrobass23
Bookingjcastro
Temple Hills, MD
202-309-6682
WEBSITE:
s://jlahproductions/jcastro-press-kit
s://jlahproductions/jcastro-signature-
bass-guitar-odieng-basses
://odieng/odeing-J-Castro/
Musician/ Producer/Composer/Sound
Engineering
Bass Guitar: 20+ years
Key Bass: 15+ years
Keyboard: player Preferably Auxiliary Keys)
15+ years
Drums: 30+ years
Percussion: 30+ years
Endorsements
Odieng Custom Bass Artist
December 2020 – Present Day
Full Endorsement/Sponsorship:
://odieng/odeing-J-Castro/
- Signature Bass Guitar “JC82” (Single
Cut Series)
Nordstrand Audio Artist
December 2019 – Present Day
Full Endorsement/Sponsorship:
s://nordstrandaudio/blogs/nordstrand-
artists/j-castro
D&A Guitar Gear Artist
January 2021 – Present Day
Full Endorsement/Sponsorship:
s://.dnaguitargear/artists
WORK EXPERIENCE
J-Lah Productions, LLC
(Aug. 2007 – Present Day)
CEO, Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Sound Engineer, Mix & Mastering
Engineer.
R&B/Neo Soul Recording Artist “Lahla-Hadiya”
(Aug. 2003 – Present Day)
Bass Player, Key-Bass, Up-Right Bass, Producer, Stem Production/Show
Production
Perfekt Blend Agency Band
(June 2020 – Present Day)
Music Director, Bass Player, Key-Bass Player, Stems Production/ Show
Production.
New Bethel Baptist Church
(Feb. 2014 – Present Day)
Bass, Key-Bass, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Life Changing Christian Center
(Jan. 2021 – Present Day)
Bass Player
Capitol Hill SDA Church
September ( 2014-Present )
Bass, Key-Bass
International Denominational Church of God
(2002 – Present)
Gaithersburg Community Choir
Bass Player
Brinklow SDA Church
November ( 2015- Present)
Fill- in Bass Player
Jonathan Butler Concert-(2006-Present)
Session Musician (Bass Player for Jonathan Butler)
Metropolitan Area- Washington, Maryland, Virginia
Hagerstown Community College (2004-Present)
CeCe Winans Concert - Washington, Maryland, Virginia
Session Musician (Bass Player for CeCe Winans)
Bio
J Castro, a native New Yorker from
Brooklyn, is an adept, recognized
bassist possessing an impressive
resume of session credits earned
while simultaneously launching his
own career as a solo bassist.
Renowned for his creativity in Neo-
Soul, Jazz, Fusion and Hip-Hop, J
Castro’s music speaks of love and
life’s struggles. Applying his
improvisational chops to
contemporary jazz, his sound
elevates the mind of his listeners
that pleases their ears and sets
their toes tapping.
He is married to National Neo-Soul
Recording Artist Lahla-Hadiya, who
together are the proud parents of
six active, beautiful children. In
addition to his being a devoted
father with a full offstage life, he
also is a Producer, Improviser,
Arranger, Songwriter, Composer of
Film Scores, and Multi-
instrumentalist. He additionally is a
Bartolini Electronic Pickups and
Preamps Endorsed Artist.
He has had the privilege of playing
for some of the best National
Recording Artists,
including Jonathan Butler, Apostle
Rita Twiggs, Wes Morgan, Paul
Morton, CeCe Winnans, Lahla-
Hadiya, Tony Craddock Jr, Glenn
Jones, James Lanier and many
more.
His musical stylings resonate with
all who appreciate good music, with
captivating performances that the
artist hopes leave a warm and long-
lasting impression well after the
last note of his songs are played.
Allow the melodic tones of J
Castro’s music transport you away
from the everyday, to a
transformative plane.
National Recording Artist : Glenn Jones
(February 2015 - Present )
Session Bass Player/ Touring Bass Player
National Recording Artist : James Lanier
(August. 2014 - Present)
Session Bass Player/ Key Bass
National Recording Artist: Restine Jackson
(February 2013- Present)
Session Bass Player/ Key Bass
National Recording Artist : Tony Caddock ( Saxophonist )
(Nov. 2014 - Present)
Bass player / Upright Bass / Key bass / Aux keys
Jubilant Nation ( July 2011' - Present )
Bass Player / Key-Bass
Composer, Writer
Stellar Award Artist : Wes Morgan
Fort Washington, Md
Session Bass Player for Wes Morgan for : ‘Wes Morgan Concert’
Bishop Paul S. Morton (July 2010’ -Present)
Fort Washington, Md
Session Bass Player for Bishop Morton for -
' The Out-Pour Concert '
Apostle Rita Twiggs (July 2010 - Present)
Fort Washington, Md
Bass Player for Apostle Rita Twiggs -
' The Out Pour Concert '
Carolina Missionary Baptist Church (2009')
Fort Washington, Md. (Pastor: Rev. Anthony Moore)
Praise Team/ Choir
Bass Player
Faith Apostolic Temple (2001-2004)
Praise Team, Choir
Music Director, bass Player, Drummer and Keyboardist
Zion Church (2004-2008)
Largo, Md. (Pastor: Rev. Keith Battle)
Praise Team, Choir
Bass Player
Citadel of Restoration Church (2008-2009)
Silver Spring, Md. (Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Chism)
Praise Team
Music Director/Bass Player
Christian Life Church Ministries (2008-2012)
Manassas, Va. (Pastor: Rev. Sutton)
Praise Team
Assistant Music Director/ Bass Player
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church (2008)
Eric Collins and “Higher Calling” Worship Concert
Session Musician (Bass Player for Eric Collins and “Higher Calling”)
La-Productions, LLC (2007-Present)
President/CEO: Lahla-Hadiya
Session Musician (Bass, Keyboard, Production, Vocals)
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SOCIAL MEDIA
be: JCastro
: Jcastro – Odieng Bass Artist
: Jcastrobass23
: Jcastro_Bass23
Favorite Quote:
“Never let the devil mess
up the day God has
prepared for you!”
- JCastro
Additional Work Experience
Universal Records, Inc. (2003-Present)
Lloyd Dobler Effect
Touring Session Musician (Bass Player)
DEG Records, Inc. (2001-Present)
President/CEO: Arturo Castro
Session Musician (Bass, Keyboard, Drums, Vocals)
Carmen Calhoun "Broken And Blessed"
Manager: Terrence Calhoun
Session Musician (Bass Player, Producer, Composer), Member of band
"Seven" .carmencalhoun

Screen name:

JCastro

Member since:

Jan 26 2009

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Influences

Jesus Christ
Marcus Miller
Stanley Clark
Gerald Veasley
Nathan East
Wayman Tinsdale
Herbie Hancock
Victor Wooton

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

My Signature Bass "JC82"
Odieng Bass Guitars
BBC Bass Cabinets
D&A Guitar Gear Stands
Cable Free Guitar Straps
Nordstrand Audio
- I am fully Endorsed by these companies.

MUSIC