Founder & Band Leader

Musical director of the Mambo Jazz Kings. He is the glue that Art Lopez is the founder and keeps the act together and the driving force behind this entertainment package. On stage he is the lead/rhythm guitar player. Art has played with many bands throughout his life. He started off playing the drums at an early age but in high school made the switch to guitar. His local mentors growing up were, “The Boogie Kings” and “The TSU Tornados.” Arts style of direction and influence for the Mambo Jazz Kings has ome from none other than the great Tower of Power.  Art lays down a sweet and smooth melody that keeps the audience groovin every time the band takes the stage!

Born into a military family, Stormy grew up all around the United States. Today she considers herself a Houstonian by Choice, and has been a resident of the Houston and Galveston area since 1984. Shy by nature, her first singing experience wasn’t until her 30th birthday. It was 1996, and her friend convinced a local band to let her sit in. Terrified is how she describes the experience, but she survived and just one month later, she joined the Mambo Jazz Kings and her singing career was born. For nearly 25 years, she’s performed with a variety of cover bands and loves how music brings people together. She understands her purpose as an entertainer is to create an experience where people can have fun and enjoy life! She took a brief hiatus from music to focus on her work career, and now she’s super excited to be back performing with the MJK’s and pay homage to some of her Soul, R&B, Motown, Funk and Disco music idols and influences.

Vocalist Roger “Lil-Chop” Law Jr. is the single child of two musicians. His mother Smiler is a lead vocalist in a Houston R&B band. His father Chopper Law is a Southern soul vocal recording artist and keyboard player.  Lil-Chop, started singing for a crowd at the age of 5 years old. His signature song was “You Are So Beautiful” which was a bonus song for the bride when his parent’s band entertained at wedding parties. Surrounded by R&B music since birth he decided to rap as a teenager. He has written multiple rap lyrics and has a special flare for rapping importunely (Free Flow).  Lil-Chop, sang in school choirs during elementary and high school. He is extremely talented at harmonizing with others’ voices.  At the age of 10, Chop sang in the Motown Live Show at Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre in the presents of over 4,000 people. At the age of 12, he recorded an album consisting of 10 songs. A children’s talent scout embraced Chop’s love for singing and provided venues for him. He has sung at the George Brown Convention Center, the Panucho Clause toy giveaway, and multiple fun day children’s events in the park. 

Chop’s teenage years consisted of collaborating with other rappers on various projects. You can hear his voice on a recent CD of his father’s southern soul CD. He is the male vocalist and rapper for Mambo Jazz Kings with the ability to sing four octaves. He can sing bass and has a clear tenor voice performing the vocal range of Phillip Baily with the Earth Wind and Fire Band.  Music is an international language providing joy and other emotions.  Lil-Chop, enjoys music and will have you singing and dancing when he performs.

Now a Houston resident , Brad is originally from Chicago, Illinois.He graduated from VanderCook College of Music, in Chicago, earning the degree Bachelor of Music Education. In addition to professional musician work, Brad is also a private lesson teacher with the CyFair Independent School District. 

During college, Brad held the positions of principal trumpet and lead trumpet with the VanderCook College Of Music Symphonic and Jazz bands.

Since 1969, Brad has been active as a trumpet player with numerous Chicago and Houston area bands, for various private and public music performance engagements, including a performance at one of the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Balls held in Washington, DC.

Brad maintains busy performance and teaching schedules, and among Houston area bands he has performed with as lead trumpet are “Echoz”, “Twist And Shout”, “Midlife Crisis”, “Funksion”, and “The Mambo Jazz Kings”, as well as working as an on-call professional trumpet player.

Brad’s primary musical influence is Doc Severinsen. He currently performs primarily on Scodwell Standard / Las Vegas and Benge trumpets.

Theodore “Ted” Ludwig, III, born in New Orleans began playing saxophone professionally at the age of 12. Ted graduated from Loyola University, while in college he toured with Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders and Ray Charles. Ted has performed with Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Ike and Tina Turner, Jerry Lee Lewis and many other artists. Ted has also performed on various television shows such as All-American College show, Midnight Special, In Concert (Saturday Night Live) to name a few.     Ted’s style and passion for Rhythm and Blues, Jazz and Rock came from his deep roots in New Orleans. Ted plays Alto and Tenor saxophone with the full soulful sound from his years of experience and musical influences.  

Guitarist Fritz Shiring is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but has lived in Houston for over 25 years. Having enjoyed music with friends in high school and afterwards, his love for music was rekindled when he moved to Houston. Starting out jamming with new friends, he eventually ventured out to the local blues scene open mike jams. After meeting and playing with numerous local musicians, it eventually led to offers to join several bands. At one point he was playing over 50 gigs a year. His signature artists are Carlos Santana, SRV, Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Hendrix, Johnny Guitar Watson, Joe Pass, BB King and Jeff Beck. A strong believer in blues, jazz, rock and funk he continues to learn and enjoying playing guitar. Looking forward to a new start with the Mambo Jazz Kings! ..

Welcome Back!  Ron Davis is back with the band for the 2nd time.  Ronnie is an experienced, well-versed veteran of piano and musical keyboards and is back with the Mambo Jazz Kings.

A Houston native, Ronnie was born with an inclination for music.  Attending Kashmere High School, Ronnie was always enthused with the trumpet and piano.  While attending Kashmere HS, Ronnie was fortunate to study music from the renowned music instructor, Conrad O. Johnson.  Ronnie has a love for Jazz and other related music genres.

Ronnie also is a proud veteran of the United States Army and served proudly with an Honorable Discharge. (served during Vietnam Era and Desert Storm)

Beyond the music, Ronnie' life is harmonized by the love of his life, his wife of 27 years or more of companionship.  Together Ronnie and his wife built two strong and loving families, blessed with four adult loving children.  Amidst the melodies of life, Ronnie has found harmony in the beautiful symphony of love, support and unity.  Performing with several bands in the Houston area, Ronnie is now a 2nd time member of the Mambo Jazz Kings.  Approaching his golden years, and a member of the “American Federation of Musicians”, Local No. 65-699, these are all Blessings Ronnie will always be thankful for.

TeRone “T Pockets” Eaglin, a proud native Houstonian, has felt the heartbeat of music for as long as he has been alive. Born into a musical family, his earliest memories are filled with rhythm, melody, and movement. At just five years old, he could be found behind a drum kit, playing alongside his mother—an accomplished pianist and vocalist who recognized his talent early and nurtured it with intention. Under her guidance, he learned not only how to play, but how to listen deeply and feel the soul within every note.

In school, TeRone’s natural gift quickly became impossible to ignore. He excelled as a percussionist and soon moved beyond the drumline to explore xylophone and keyboards. This transition opened the door to reading notation and understanding the architecture of music—rhythm, harmony, dynamics, and expression. His formal training offered structure, but it was never meant to confine him.

The true shaping of his musical identity took place outside the classroom—on the streets and stages of Texas and Louisiana. From the spirited energy of church services to the raw grooves of juke joints, from social halls and talent shows to concerts where musicians poured their lives into their instruments, TeRone absorbed it all. These environments sharpened his instincts, broadened his musical vocabulary, and rooted him deeply in the gritty, soulful tradition of Gulf Coast music.

As he grew, TeRone also found himself influenced by some of the most respected drummers and musicians in the industry. A friend and mentor, Ricky Lawson, whose legendary precision and pocket-based approach set the standard for discipline, played a defining role in his development. Fellow Houstonian Land Richards, whose jam sessions in the family garage were a masterclass in versatility and fluid musicality, showed him how to move effortlessly across genres. And his friend Joeseth Riggins—one of his go-to sources of inspiration—brought a deeply expressive, feel-driven style that resonated with TeRone’s own musical spirit, shaping the nuance, warmth, and emotion he brings to every performance. These influences helped forge “T Pockets” into the musician he is today: balanced, soulful, and undeniably groove-centered.

Known for his unselfish approach to playing, TeRone shines brightest when laying down full-bodied, rock-solid pockets that anchor the music and give his bandmates the freedom to explore, stretch, and create. His nickname isn’t just a title—it’s a reputation, earned through years of consistency, feel, and an unwavering commitment to serving the music first.

If you’d asked him twenty years ago to list his accolades, he would’ve started naming all the major players he’s been blessed to perform with. Ask him today, and he simply smiles and says, “Who haven’t I played with?” For T, music is more than a craft. It is a calling, a language, and a lifelong journey—and as far as he’s concerned, the journey isn’t over yet.