Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz

Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz was an American Tejano band founded by vocalist and guitarist Jimmy González after the 1998 disbanding of Mazz, his preceding group which he co-founded.^[1] González signed a recording contract with Freddie Records in 1999.^[2]

González y Grupo Mazz won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, and 2014, and hold the record of most wins.^[1][2]

The group was disbanded after González died on June 6, 2018 from complications of diabetes, shortly after their last release, Porque Todavía Te Quiero, which was nominated for Best Tejano Album at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.^[3]

After Jimmy González's death, his son Mike González formed a new group, Mike González and the Iconiczz.^[4] In 2022 they debuted with Te Llevo En Mi Alma, from which three singles were also produced. In 2025 the Iconiczz signed with Freddie Records, the same record label with which Jimmy González y Grupo Mazz was signed. Mike González commented: "My hope is to produce and release an amazing album just like Jimmy G would do [...] I’ve been waiting to return to Freddie Records — the same studio where my father and I created so many unforgettable hits. Now, I’m here to continue what we started and build something lasting with The Iconiczz. The legacy continues."^[5] The group is currently working on their next album.^[4]

On September 6, 2025, the Jimmy G. Music Fest was held at the Los Fresnos Rodeo Grounds, celebrating the life, legacy, and music of Jimmy González.^[6] Performers included Mike González and the Iconiczz, The Delta Boyz, Rustic Rose, La Lexxion, Horizonte Norteño, Alicat Crash, with a guest appearance by Margarita, who was once a backup singer for Mazz, and for whom Jimmy González had produced a debut album.

• Jimmy González – lead vocals, guitar (1998–2018)
• Lee Michael González – drums, band leader (1998–2018)^[7][4]
• Adolfo García – drums (1998–2005)^[8]
• Juan "Johnny Rod" Rodriguez – keyboards (1998–2007)^[9]
• Carlos González – bass (2000–?)^[10]
• Frankie Caballero – accordion (2000–?)^[10]
• Joe B. – vocals (2000–?)^[10]
• Xavier Padilla – keyboards (2000–?)^[10]
• Rebecca Valadez – vocals (2001–2002)^[11]
• Albert Rock Flores – percussion (2002–?)^[12]
• Art Ramirez – electric guitar (2002–?)^[12]
• Jay Alaniz – bass (as of 2013—2018)^[7]
• Cacy Savala – backing vocals (as of 2013)^[7]
• Chris Perales – keyboards (as of 2013)^[7]
• Joseph González – percussion (as of 2013)^[7]
• Roger Peña – accordion (as of 2013)^[7]
• J. R. Gomez – accordion
• Tommy González – saxophone
• Danny Ortiz – vocals

All albums with 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) – with 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)

• grupomazz.com at the Wayback Machine (archived May 25, 2004)
• jimmygonzalezyelgrupomazz.com at the Wayback Machine (archived June 16, 2011)
• Forever Jimmy G. on Facebook
• Mike Gonzalez And The Iconiczz on Facebook