About

Often Imitated, but Never Duplicated

The Original Mambo Jazz Kings

The Mambo Jazz Kings have been playing music formally since the beginning in 1983.  The Mambo Jazz Kings is an “Old School”, high energy dance band that can lay down every funky beat from Earth Wind and Fire to Latin music like The Miami Sound Machine.  

The Mambo Jazz Kings, have been entertaining audiences both young and old from stages of concerts, festivals, and nightclubs.  Ten (10) fantastic guys s and two exciting ladies’ take the stage every night.  The band has an outstanding rhythm section, a powerful horn ensemble, and two vocalists that will keep you moving until the very end!

When you book the Mambo Jazz Kings, you truly get a full entertainment package!  The band’s technical crew and accomplished DJ keeps the beat moving during intermissions.

“The Mambo Jazz Kings also does “Weddings and Private / Corporate Performances.  Since the bands’ inception, MJK has performed 100's of weddings and have worked with many "Wedding Planners" to assure a smooth event happens.”

The name, Mambo Jazz Kings, makes you wonder what to expect, but the performance leaves no doubt!  “Have Soul Will Travel” is our motto.  The founder and leader of this entertainment package is Art Lopez.  He has put together a great group of musicians, each having their own style and appeal.  When these individuals take the stage together though, the chemistry is magic and you can be assured it will be hard to keep your seat.

The band has made numerous appearances at Mardi Gras appearances throughout Galveston County, Houston’s International Festivals, and The Power of Houston Festival.  You can catch the band locally in Galveston, Clear Lake, Kemah and Houston.  If you’re in the Houston area, make sure you come early and grab a seat; this band often plays to standing room only crowds!!!

The Mambo Jazz Kings can also be found on Facebook, so, if you are a Facebook member, be sure to request us as a friend, so, you can receive up to date bulletins and messages!!

Art Lopez, Founder 

Mambo Jazz Kings Live

“Have Soul Will Travel”