Castella

The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival is honoring Phyllis Hyman with an awesome tribute by internationally acclaimed artists Dr. Gail Jhonson and Jazz in Pink With CASTELLA (on vocals) JAZZ IN PINK, the premier all female all-star smooth jazz ensemble, has solidified its position as one of the most prominent and sought-after all-female groups worldwide. Grammy nominated multi-talented composer, keyboardist, producer Dr. Gail Jhonson is the founder. Dr. Jhonson has also been a long-time collaborator and music director for the Grammy winning smooth jazz superstar, Norman Brown. Jazz In Pink has been a featured performer at the Playboy Jazz Festival, The Hollywood Bowl and shared the stage with some of the best: Yolanda Adams, George Duke, Patti Austin and Stanley Clarke. Jazz In Pink has not only performed throughout the country and around the world, but has worked to fill learning, social, and cultural gaps through community outreaches and events. The talented band consistently captivates audiences. CASTELLA has a voice that makes you stop and listen. She has an amazing voice that is a mixture of all of her influences, including Phyllis Hyman, Sarah Vaughn, Minnie Ripperton and Karen Carpenter, but yet uniquely her own. Her music is heard in over 136 countries, charting #1 on charts in the US, Canada, the UK and Italy. Castella’s singles, "I Saw You” and “Nights Over Egypt” were the 2024 & 2025 Indie Soul Award Winners for Jazz Single of the Year. With her heartfelt music and magnetic stage presence, she connects with audiences like no other with an unforgettable performance that uplifts and inspires. For Tickets: https://www.palmspringswomensjazzfestival.org/copy-of-int-jazz-day