Jonny Martinez
San Antonio
Ever since he entered the Latin music scene in 1995, San Antonio native Jonny Martínez has been the guy with the best attitude, the most positive outlook, with the party-heartiest songs and a boundless enthusiasm for the music he loves.
Currently, he’s looking back at two decades as one of Tejano music’s most congenial and hardworking talents in the industry. Currently, AMI Records has released Admirando A Mi Padre , a definite long awaited project co-produced with his Father, Tejano Hall of Fame recipient, Anselmo Martinez. Before This Album, Jonny Dedicated an album to his Mother and was called Dedicado A Mi Madre previous to this one. The First Release off Admirando A mi Padre is "Caminos Chuecos", a re-recorded release once sung by Anselmo Martinez in the 50's.
Previous to this Dedicado A mi MAdre was the compilation called Lo Mejor de Jonny Martínez which really does “greatest-hits” right. This album is packed with 21 tracks, including many originally heard on Jonny’s studio albums Caminos Chuecos (1995), Ron con Coca-Cola (1998), Mujer Mexicana (2000), and La Callejera (2003).
Plus, there’s three singles never included on any other album called, “Para Que Quiero tus Besos,” a duet with one of Tejano’s greats Eddie González. Jonny also wrote the a new cut “Mi Florecita,” and re-recorded “Rosa María” with his son John Michael Martinez.
Lo Mejor de Jonny Martínez includes songs that made him a sensation both in the U.S. and in Mexico starting in 1995 – hits like the block-rocking cumbia " La Musiquera", “El Ritmo de la Ola” and the down-and-dirty conjunto jam “Caminos Chuecos" who in fact was written by Jonny's Father, Anselmo "Chemiro" Martinez.
Other memorable hits on Lo Mejor de Jonny Martínez include the fun, classic title track from Mujer Mexicana called “Mujer Paseada,” a fiery ranchera along with “Cumbia de la Guitarra,” a great cut from La Callejera that Jonny co-wrote with award-winning and longtime friend songwriter Art Guillermo.
Coming full circle, Jonny has performed in Monterrey, Mexico, a city of 3 million known as “the capital of norteño music,” but whose music scene has for years, appreciated and been influenced by Tejano as well.
Jonny Martinez has produced or co-produced for Artists like Flaco Jimenez, Nick Villarreal, The Hometown Boys, Los Desperadoz, Eddie Gonzalez and Rebecca Valadez. He’s had the privilege to record acts like Jay Perez, Elida Reyna, Ram Herrera, and Chente Barrera aside from numerous indie projects. He is also the founder of ZAGA Entertainment, which produces the Tejano Vegas Showcase, October Fest and many other events throughout the year. Jonny has been a part of 4 Grammy Nominations including one for his Label AMI Records, AMI Studio and Co-Produced with Art Guillermo and Gibbie Velasquez in 2006 for a nomination of The Best Tejano Album of the Year for Rebecca Valadez. Up to date, Jonny Martinez has been nominated 4 times as either co-producer, songwriter, duet singer, AMI label owner or engineer thanks to Ram Herrera and Sunny Sauceda under Tejas Records and AMI Records.
An MBA graduate of University of Phoenix and BA graduate of Missouri Valley College, Martinez has contributed solely to the Tejano and Americana Industry . Jonny is a multifaceted talent who is not only a great artist, but is also one of Tejano music’s brightest moguls. Jonny is the founder of Zaga Entertainment and AMI Records, whose roster of young artists includes the Latin Grammy-winning former Mazz vocalist Rebecca Valadez, Thoze Guyz , Crystal Martinez, Linna Y Estilo, Buddy Lonesome and The Conjunto Cats. Booking email or number at jonnymartinez@yahoo.com or 210-897-3399.
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