Samuel CASTRO GRANADOS
JLV AMBASSADOR
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The JLV ligatures offer a powerful projection, an incredible flexibility, and a unique tonal richness.
An essential accessory to express every nuance with authenticity.
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THE BIOGRAPHY OF SAMUEL CASTRO GRANADOS
Samuel Castro Granados (2007), a young Colombian saxophonist and conductor, is already establishing himself on national and international stages.
Winner of prestigious competitions, he collaborates with major orchestral ensembles and demonstrates an artistic profile that is both versatile and promising.
Samuel Castro Granados (Bogotá, 2007) is a Colombian saxophonist and conductor, already with more than 14 years of musical experience.
Representing Colombia on national and international stages, he has performed at renowned congresses, festivals, and competitions such as Sax Fest in Costa Rica and the International University Meeting at UNAM in Mexico.
Artistic Journey
His musical universe unfolds between academic music and popular music, exploring universal, Colombian, and Latin American repertoires. Invited to collaborate with prestigious ensembles, he has performed with:
➤ The Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra (Philharmonic Talents Award 2025)
➤ The Symphonic Band of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
➤ The Colombian Air Force Symphonic Band
➤ The Colombian Army Symphonic Band, among others.
Training and Influences
He has enriched his playing and artistic vision through contact with internationally renowned saxophonists such as Nobuya Sugawa, Claude Delangle, Kenneth Tse, Alfonso Padilla, Alberto Chávez, and Nicolás Castro, through numerous masterclasses.
Conducting and Projects
As a conductor, Samuel Castro Granados has directed the OVY – Wind Orchestra of YOBA Corporation as well as the Orígenes Sax Quartet, affirming a versatile artistic profile as both performer and musical leader.
Competitions and Awards
His talent has been recognized with several prestigious prizes:
➤ Best Performer – District Band Gathering (2024)
➤ 2nd Prize – II Latin American Saxophone Competition UNAM (Mexico, 2024)
➤ 1st Prize – Stimulus Grant from the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra (2025)
➤ Laureate of several international competitions such as the Andorra Sax Fest, the Adolphe Sax Competition in L’Haÿ-les-Roses, and Marco Fiorindo.
HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT
The JLV ligatures have truly transformed my way of playing the saxophone.
They offer a powerful and clear projection, an incredible flexibility, and a total control of the sound acrossall registers.
What I appreciate the most is the tonal richness they bring, allowing me to express every nuance with authenticity.
Without a doubt, they are an essential accessory for any saxophonist in search of quality and excellence in performance.
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