Rafael Mendez

Hollywood Stars : Rafael Mendez

Rafael MГ©ndez, For the artist, Rafael Alfonso UmaГ±a Mendez, see UmaГ±a.Rafael MГ©ndez (March 26, 1906 - September 15, 1981) was a popular Mexican virtuoso solo trumpeter.MГ©ndez was born in Jiquilpan, MichoacГЎn, Mexico. As a young child, MГ©ndez was the cornetist for Pancho Villa.His most famous recording, Moto Perpetuo, was written in the eighteenth century by Paganini for violin and features Mendez double-tonguing continuously for over 4 minutes while circular breathing to give the illusion that he is not taking a natural breath while playing.From 1950 to 1975, MГ©ndez was a full time soloist, performing as many as 125 concerts per year. He was also very active as a recording artist. Many of his recordings are now available on compact disc.MГ©ndez was legendary for his tone, range, technique and unparalleled double tonguing. MГ©ndezs playing was characterized by a brilliant tone, wide vibrato and clean, rapid articulation. His repertoire was a mixture of classical, popular, Mexican folk music and jazz. MГ©ndez contributed many arrangements and original compositions to the trumpet repertoire. His Scherzo in D Minor is often heard in recitals, and has been recorded by David Hickman.He was considered to many people the best trumpet/cornet player in the world.The music building of Arizona State University houses the Rafael MГ©ndez Library, established in 1993.References^ Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Legendary Trumpet Player Rafael MГ©ndez. e-Notes, the online newsletter of the School of Music, Arizona State University. Archived from the original on 2006-09-04. http://web.archive.org/web/20060904115836/http://music.asu.edu/e-Notes/fall2005/mendez.htm. Retrieved 2006-04-23. External linksRafael MГ©ndez Online Library and free sound clips (mp3) at Arizona State University.This article about a Mexican musician is a stub. 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