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Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz
IndustryMusic
PredecessorMazz
Founded1999
FounderJimmy González
Defunct2018
FateDisbanded following the death of Jimmy González
SuccessorMike González and the Iconiczz (legacy continuation)
Headquarters
United States
Key people
Jimmy González (lead vocals, guitar), Lee Michael González (drums, band leader)
ProductsTejano music albums
ParentFreddie Records (record label)
Websitehttps://web.archive.org/web/20040525100036/http://grupomazz.com/

Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz was a prominent American Tejano ensemble established by singer and guitarist Jimmy González following the 1998 dissolution of Mazz, the band he originally co-founded.[1] In 1999, González secured a contract with Freddie Records.[2]

This band earned the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album six times—in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, and 2014—setting a record for the highest number of wins.[1][2]

The group ceased activities after González passed away on June 6, 2018, due to complications related to diabetes. This occurred shortly after the release of Porque Todavía Te Quiero, which received a nomination for Best Tejano Album at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.[3]

Legacy

Following the passing of Jimmy González, his son Mike González launched Mike González and the Iconiczz.[4] Their debut came in 2022 with the album Te Llevo En Mi Alma, which included three singles. In 2025, they inked a deal with Freddie Records, the same label that previously represented Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz. Mike expressed: "My aspiration is to craft and release an outstanding album in the spirit of Jimmy G [...] Returning to Freddie Records—the studio where my father and I produced countless memorable hits—has been a long-awaited moment. Now, I aim to carry on our legacy and create something enduring with The Iconiczz. The legacy lives on."Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The band is currently developing their forthcoming album.[4]

On September 6, 2025, the Jimmy G. Music Fest was held at the Los Fresnos Rodeo Grounds as a tribute to Jimmy González’s life and contributions.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Performers featured included Mike González and the Iconiczz, The Delta Boyz, Rustic Rose, La Lexxion, Horizonte Norteño, Alicat Crash, along with a special guest appearance by Margarita—a former backing vocalist for Mazz whose debut album was produced by Jimmy González.

Members

  • Jimmy González – lead vocals, guitar (1998–2018)
  • Lee Michael González – drums, band leader (1998–2018)
  • Adolfo García – drums (1998–2005)
  • Juan "Johnny Rod" Rodriguez – keyboards (1998–2007)
  • Carlos González – bass (2000–?)
  • Frankie Caballero – accordion (2000–?)
  • Joe B. – vocals (2000–?)
  • Xavier Padilla – keyboards (2000–?)
  • Rebecca Valadez – vocals (2001–2002)
  • Albert Rock Flores – percussion (2002–?)
  • Art Ramirez – electric guitar (2002–?)
  • Jay Alaniz – bass (2013–2018)
  • Cacy Savala – backing vocals (2013)
  • Chris Perales – keyboards (2013)
  • Joseph González – percussion (2013)
  • Roger Peña – accordion (2013)
  • J. R. Gomez – accordion
  • Tommy González – saxophone
  • Danny Ortiz – vocals

Discography

All albums were issued through Freddie Records:

  • Quién Iba a Pensar (2000)
  • Siempre Humilde (2001)
  • Si Me Faltas Tu (2002)
  • Live en el Valle (2003)
  • Para Mi Gente (2004)
  • Mejor Que Nunca (2005)
  • It's Christmazz (2006)
  • Mazz Live Reunion: The Last Dance (2006) – featuring Joe López
  • Incomparable (2007)
  • Live at Fiesta Market Square (2007)
  • The Legend Continues (2008)
  • Eternamente (2009)
  • Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor (2010)
  • The Return of the Bad Boys 2011 (2011)
  • Forever Mazz (2013)
  • Iconic (2014)
  • Que Cante el Mundo (2016)
  • Porque Todavía Te Quiero (2018)

Awards

Latin Grammy Awards
Year Work Category Outcome
2001 Quién Iba a Pensar Best Tejano Album rowspan=2 won
2002 Siempre Humilde Best Tejano Album
2002 "Ahora Que Hago Sin Ti" Best Regional Mexican Song nominated
2003 Si Me Faltas Tu Best Tejano Album won
2003 "Dame Un Minuto" Best Regional Mexican Song nominated
2004 Live en el Valle Best Tejano Album won
2005 Para Mi Gente Best Tejano Album rowspan=4 nominated
2006 Mejor Que Nunca Best Tejano Album
2007 Mazz Live Reunion Best Tejano Album
2008 Incomparable Best Tejano Album
2009 The Legend Continues Best Tejano Album rowspan=2 won
2014 Forever Mazz Best Tejano Album
2018 Porque Todavía Te Quiero Best Tejano Album nominated
Grammy Awards
Year Work Category Outcome
2003 Si Me Faltas Tu Best Tejano Album won
Lo Nuestro Awards
Year Category Outcome
2003 Best Tejano Performance nominated
Tejano Music Awards
Year Work/Title Category
2001 'Quién Iba a Pensar' 'Album of the Year (Group)'
2002 "Ahora Que Hago Sin Ti" "Song of the Year"
2003 Si Me Faltas Tu Album of the Year (Group)
"Yo Te Voy a Amar" "Song of the Year" "Ahora Que Hago Sin Ti" "Crossover Song of the Year"
2004 Live en el Valle Album of the Year (Group)
"Te Llevo en Mi Alma" "Song of the Year"
2005 Para Mi Gente Album of the Year (Tejano)
2006 Mejor Que Nunca
"Corazón de Fierro" "Song of the Year"
2008 "His House" Crossover Song of the Year
2009 The Legend Continues Album of the Year (Group)
"Retrato Quebrado" "Song of the Year" "Aunque Se Burlen de Mi" "Crossover Song of the Year"

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References

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