Considered one of the top Jazz pianists in South Florida, Dolph Castellano is the consummate Jazz sideman–never seen up front but certainly prominent in the context of a Jazz ensemble while creating his unique magic on the piano.
His longevity as a fixture in the South Florida Jazz scene has trumpeted many memorable performances. Dolph has performed with a who’s who of local and international Jazz stars–including:
- Woody Herman
- Sam Donahue
- Jimmy Dorsey
- Art Moony
- Ralph Marterie
- Charlie Spivak
- Cy Zentner
Also, worked and recorded with Ira Sullivan. Pete Minger, Chubby and Duffy Jackson; played with Dizzy Gillespie on his 60th birthday, also worked with Lou Donaldson, Donald Byrd and many others. He was also pianist in residence for the ‘Boca’ and Palm Beach Pops Symphonic Orchestras