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. González signed a recording contract with Freddie Records in 1999.
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.
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.
Legacy After Jimmy González's death, his son Mike González formed a new group, Mike González and the Iconiczz. 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." The group is currently working on their next album.
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. 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.
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 (2005–2018) Cacy Savala – backing vocals (as of 2013) Chris Perales – keyboards (as of 2013) Joseph González – percussion (as of 2013) Roger Peña – accordion (as of 2013) J. R. Gomez – accordion Tommy González – saxophone Danny Ortiz – vocals
Discography 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)
Awards +Latin Grammy AwardsYearCompositionCategoryResult2001Quién Iba a PensarBest Tejano Albumrowspan=2 2002Siempre HumildeBest Tejano Album2002"Ahora Que Hago Sin Ti"Best Regional Mexican Song2003Si Me Faltas TuBest Tejano Album2003"Dame Un Minuto"Best Regional Mexican Song2004Live en el ValleBest Tejano Album2005Para Mi GenteBest Tejano Albumrowspan=4 2006Mejor Que NuncaBest Tejano Album2007Mazz Live ReunionBest Tejano Album2008IncomparableBest Tejano Album2009The Legend ContinuesBest Tejano Albumrowspan=2 2014Forever MazzBest Tejano Album2018Porque Todavía Te QuieroBest Tejano Album +Grammy AwardsYearCompositionCategoryResult2003Si Me Faltas TuBest Tejano Album +Lo Nuestro AwardsYearCategoryResult2003Best Tejano Performance +Tejano Music AwardsYearCompositionCategory2001Quién Iba a PensarAlbum of the Year (Group)2002"Ahora Que Hago Sin Ti"Song of the Year2003Si Me Faltas TuAlbum of the Year (Group)"Yo Te Voy a Amar"Song of the Year"Ahora Que Hago Sin Ti"Crossover Song of the Year2004Live en el ValleAlbum of the Year (Group)"Te Llevo en Mi Alma"Song of the Year2005Para Mi GenteAlbum of the Year (Tejano)2006Mejor Que Nunca"Corazón de Fierro"Song of the Year2008"His House"Crossover Song of the Year2009The Legend ContinuesAlbum of the Year (Group)"Retrato Quebrado"Song of the Year"Aunque Se Burlen de Mi"Crossover Song of the Year2010Entertainer of the Year
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