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Rafael Mendez

Rafael Mendez

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About Rafael Mendez

Rafael Méndez (March 26, 1906 - September 15, 1981) was a popular Mexican virtuoso solo trumpeter. Méndez was born in Michoacan, Mexico. As a young child, Méndez 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.

Top Tracks

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La Virgen de la Macarena

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2

La Rosita

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3

Czardas

382 plays
4

Flight of the Bumblebee

480 plays
5

A Trumpeter's Lullaby

347 plays
6

Mexican Hat Dance

310 plays
7

Chiapanecas

306 plays
8

Mendez Jota

223 plays
9

Samba Gitana

180 plays
10

Dark Eyes

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