“Composer-arranger-bassist Mauricio J. Rodriguez reinvents Latin Jazz on “Luz,” infusing the music with surprising ideas” Bass Magazine

“The Cuban born bass player brings his chops to the fore to recreate Latin jazz in more of a saudade mode than a fiery party sound. Crisp and cleanly recorded, the music is front and center, fully drawing you in and holding you on pointing a cinematic fashion. Tunes attuned to
provoking feelings and thoughts, this is not a set to be taken lightly. This is more of a find for gringos because I’ll bet there’s no one on here you’d ever heard of, but you’ll certainly want to
hear more of them. Well done.”