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Gilbert Castellanos

Gilbert Castellanos

Founder and Artistic Director

“Raising up the next generation of jazz is really where my passion and heart and soul is. When I was starting out, someone gave me a chance to get on stage and took the time to invest some of their knowledge and experience in me. It’s a big part of my success today, and I’m grateful. Today, I’m giving back, and watching these young adults blossom into amazing musicians is an honor and a gift!”

– Gilbert C. Castellanos

Upcoming Events

  • THE SHAPE OF JAZZ TO COME 2024
    THE SHAPE OF JAZZ TO COME 2024
    Sun, Oct 13
    Coasterra
    Oct 13, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Coasterra, 880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    Oct 13, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Coasterra, 880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    ⭐ CHARLES MCPHERSON ⭐ GERALD CLAYTON ⭐ WILLIE JONES III⭐ GILBERT CASTELLANOS ⭐ JOSHUA WHITE ⭐ HOLLY HOFMANN ⭐ ROB THORSEN ⭐ TYLER KREUTEL⭐ NICK CALDWELL ⭐ JOHN MURRAY
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  • SOUL STATION ENSEMBLE
    SOUL STATION ENSEMBLE
    Wed, Oct 16
    Panama 66
    Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
    Panama 66, 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
    Panama 66, 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    Young Lions Series Presented By Gilbert Castellanos 7:00 PM every Wednesday at Panama 66 in Balboa Park
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  • INFINITY ENSEMBLE
    INFINITY ENSEMBLE
    Wed, Oct 09
    Panama 66
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
    Panama 66, 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
    Panama 66, 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
    Young Lions Series Presented By Gilbert Castellanos 7:00 PM every Wednesday at Panama 66 in Balboa Park
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"I am extremely grateful to have learned a tremendous amount under the tutelage of Gilbert Castellanos and Rob Thorsen and everyone at YLJC.  Forming connections with musicians and peers that share the same passion for the music as I do has been great... I hope to stay involved in the program in the future."

Tiger Diep - Alto Saxophone

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