 Rafael Méndez in an advertisement for F. E. Olds & Son in DownBeat Image by F.E. Olds & Son, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Rafael MendezRafael Méndez Rafael Méndez Musical artist For the Bolivian footballer, see Rafael Méndez (footballer). Rafael Méndez (March 26, 1906 – September 15, 1981)[1] was a Mexican virtuoso solo trumpeter. He is known as the "Heifetz of the Trumpet."[2] This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2010) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Rafael Méndez Mendez in a 1955 advertisement Background information Born (1906-03-26)March 26, 1906 Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico Died September 15, 1981(1981-09-15) (aged 75) Occupation Musician Instrument Trumpet Years active 1939–1975 Close Early life Méndez was born in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico to a musical family.[1] As a child, he performed as a cornetist for guerrilla leader Pancho Villa,[3][4] becoming a favourite musician of his and required to remain with… (Source: Wikipedia)
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