Charlotte County Jazz Society presents MJR Latin Project

Charlotte County Jazz Society presents MJR Latin Project on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center.

MJR Latin Project is a Tampa Bay-based Latin jazz ensemble and is one of the best Latin jazz bands in Florida, USA. Mauricio J Rodriguez, a well-known Cuban bass player and composer, created this band to release his album Luz at the 2021 St Petersburg Latin Jazz Festival in July 2021.

The Mauricio J. Rodriguez (MJR) Latin Project is composed of some of the finest musicians in the area. Creator Mauricio J. Rodriguez is a well-known Cuban bass player and composer. Joining him is Grammy winning saxophonist, Zach Bornheimer; LaRue Nicholson on guitar, Pablo Arencibia on piano, percussionist Carlos Javier Navarro, and drummer Andy Fornet. This band revives the Latin jazz scene with original compositions pleasing the most demanding spectators with its intricate fusion of Latin rhythms and momentary flashbacks to the Latin greats of musical history. The richness of the Latin flavor and modern compositional elements create a complex Latin rhythmical approach.

CCJS members are free. The public is welcome. Non-members can purchase tickets and memberships online at cc-jazz.org or at the door for $30.00, cash or check. Students are free. Doors open at 6:30. The concert starts at 7:00.

Listed on the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce community calendar.