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PODCASTS, RADIO SHOWS & INTERVIEWS
"I have an unending curiosity for music…" On this installment of 'Can't Find My Way Home', Robert speaks with host Craig Branch about his life and musical journey, from suburban NYC to Europe
November, 2022
"With Castelli, you get the impression that you're in the presence of someone who's tastes are world wide, and wants to apply them to existing sounds in Jazz. The band compliments him in this. They had me jigging round the room!...
...This CD presents Jazz as an ever evolving art form, in it's cultural references. A great canvas for
a quartet that pulls all it's talent & power. It's a really enjoyable album."
- Gary Haywood-Everett, Hot Biscuits Radio England, featuring 'Party at At One World Plaza'
00:00 / 34:19
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'"An extraordinary album that crosses many different genres & styles. Check it out!"
- Ken Laster, from his'in the groove jazz & beyond' radio show featuring tunes from
'Party at One World Plaza', July 11th, 2021
'Behind the Beat' with Katy Russell, featuring an interview with Robert.
October, 2021
Danny Chicago interviews Robert for his Blues Garage Podcast.
January, 2021
Drum Brigade Podcast Episode 101, Guest: Robert Castelli {53:51}
February, 2021
REVIEWS
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
...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 is your own fault if you do not move with such a rhythmic design!
- Ferdinand Dupius-Panther, Jazz Halo, Dec 2020
Castelli's undoubted ‘way with a groove’ helps to push the soloists to new heights on
a set of compositions that stir other elements, notably from Africa & Brazil, into the
broadly fusion-esque style.
- Ian Mann, The Jazz Mann
Robert Castelli comes blazing out with his polyrhythmic self in the latest offering “Party at One World Plaza.” It’s what he’s been doing since last interviewed here. “ Castelli is versatile and passionate, on and off the stage...
- Debbie Burke, Jazz Author
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