Joseph Armand Castro

Background

Castro, Joseph Armand was born on August 15, 1927 in Miami, Arizona, United States. Son of John Loya and Lucy (Sanchez) Castro.

Education

Student, San Jose State College, 1944-1947.

Career

Mus. director, Herb Jeffries, Hollywood, California, 1952; music director, June Christy, Hollywood, 1959-1963; music director, Anita O'Day, Hollywood, 1963-1965; music director, Tony Martin, Hollywood, 1962-1964; music director, Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, since 1980; music director, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, 1992-1993; orchestra leader, Mocambo Night Club, Hollywood, 1952-1954; soloist, Joe Castro Trio, Los Angeles, New York City, Honolulu, 1952-1965; soloist, Sands Hotel, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, 1975-1980; music director, Folies Bergere, 1980-1989.

Achievements

• Joseph Armand Castro has been listed as a noteworthy music director, pianist, composer, orchestrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1946-1947.

Connections

Married Loretta Faith Haddad, October 21, 1966. Children: John Joseph, James Ernest.

Father:

John Loya Castro

Mother:

Lucy (Sanchez) Castro

Spouse:

Loretta Faith Haddad

child:

James Ernest Castro

child:

John Joseph Castro