Born in Chicago and raised in nearby Gary, Indiana, Marty was introduced to jazz music by his father. He began singing late in life after hanging up his mic after a extended venture as a rapper. Living in Norfolk, Virginia while in the navy he also spent some time as a producer in the late eighties and early nineties working with various rap acts, developing his production skills. One of his groups shot a video and was asked to showcase at the prestigious Philly Music Conference in 1995. Marty settled into Jacksonville in the fall of 1996. Since shortly after giving his life to Christ in 2002, Marty has been serving faithfully in the church. He ministered in the combined choir for a citywide September 11th reconciliation service at New Life Christian Center in 2003. He ministered two impressive sets at Jacksonville Gospelfest on Sept. 17 and 18 of this year. Multi-talented and driven, Marty Kizer is well on his way to becoming a force on the Gospel Music scene