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Rafael Méndez (March 26, 1906 – September 15, 1981)^[1] was a Mexicanvirtuoso solo trumpeter. He is known as the 'Heifetz of the Trumpet.'^[2]

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Early life[edit]

Méndez was born in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico to a musical family.^[1] As a child, he performed as a cornetist for guerilla leader Pancho Villa,^[3][4] becoming a favorite musician of his and required to remain with Villa's camp.^[1]

Career[edit]

Before music[edit]

Méndez emigrated to the US, first settling in Gary, Indiana, at age 20 and worked in steel mills.^[1] He moved to Flint, Michigan and worked at a Buick automotive plant as he established his musical career.^[1]

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In music[edit]

From 1950 to 1975, Méndez was a full-time soloist. At his peak he performed about 125 concerts per year. He was also very active as a recording artist. By 1940, he was in Hollywood, leading the brass section of M-G-M's studio orchestra.^[4] He contributed to the films Flying Down to Rio and Hondo, among others.

Méndez was legendary for his tone, range, technique and unparalleled double tonguing. His playing was characterized by a brilliant tone, wide vibrato and clean, rapid articulation. His repertoire was a mixture of classical, popular, jazz, and Mexican folk music. He 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 is regarded as popularizing 'La Virgen de la Macarena', commonly known as 'the bullfighter's song', to US audiences.^[4] Perhaps his most significant if not famous single recording, 'Moto Perpetuo', was written in the eighteenth century by Niccolò 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.

Personal life[edit]

Rafael Méndez married Amor Rodriguez after meeting her in Detroit.^[1] They had twin sons, both now surgeons;^[1] Dr. Rafael G. Méndez, Jr. and Dr. Robert Méndez,^[5] and five grandchildren.^[4]

Rafael Méndez suffered from serious asthma-related problems by the late 1950s which caused increasing difficulty performing at his level of performance. After an injury at a baseball game in Mexico in 1967 caused additional deterioration, he retired from performing in 1975, but continued to compose and arrange.^[1]

He died at his home in Encino, California on September 15, 1981.^[4][1]

Honors, awards and legacy[edit]

Arizona State University's music building houses the 1,400 sq ft (130 m²) Rafael Méndez Library which was dedicated and opened on June 11, 1993.^[5] The library holds 300 manuscripts and almost 700 compositions and arrangements by Méndez, as well as hundreds of images, articles and recordings.^[5] It also has an online counterpart.^[6]

Bollywood actors pictures and names. In 2006, the Los Angeles Opera paid tribute to Rafael Mendez by performing a work based on his life.^[7] A reviewer in The Los Angeles Times believed that Mendez 'has been called the greatest trumpet player of all time.'^[7]

Discography^[8][edit]

• Concerto for Méndez
• Love and Inspiration
• Magnificent Méndez
• Méndez in Madrid
• Méndez Plays Arban'
• Rafael Méndez & Laurindo Almeida Together
• Rafael Méndez (unplayed 4 disc set)
• Rafael Méndez and His Orchestra'
• The Magic Trumpet of Rafael Méndez
• The Majestic Sound of Rafael Méndez
• The Singing Trumpet
• The Trumpet Virtuosity of Rafael Méndez
• Trumpet Extraordinary (1957)
• Trumpet Showcase
• Trumpet Solos Extraordinary
• Trumpet Spectacular

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abcdefghi'Biography'. mendezlibrary.asu.edu. School of Music, Arizona State University. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
2. ^'Rafael Méndez - Music Biography, Credits and Discography'. AllMusic.com.
3. ^'Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Legendary Trumpet Player Rafael Méndez'. e-Notes. School of Music, Arizona State University. Archived from the original on 2006-09-04. Retrieved 2006-04-23.
4. ^ ^abcde'Rafael Mendez, 75; Musician Performed for Heads of State'. The New York Times. Los Angeles. Associated Press. September 19, 1981. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
5. ^ ^abc'About the Library'. mendezlibrary.asu.edu. School of Music, Arizona State University. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
6. ^'Rafael Méndez Online Library'. mendezlibrary.asu.edu. School of Music, Arizona State University. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
7. ^ ^abSwed, Mark (October 16, 2006). 'The top of the brass, Los Angeles Opera offers a work based on the life of Rafael Mendez, a trumpeter of effortless virtuosity and big musical personality'. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
8. ^'Biography:Albums'. mendezlibrary.asu.edu. School of Music, Arizona State University. Retrieved 31 Dec 2014.

External links[edit]

• Rafael Méndez Online Library at Arizona State University with free mp3 sound clips
• Rafael Méndez at AllMusic
• Rafael Méndez discography at Discogs
• Rafael Méndez on IMDb
• Rafael Méndez at Find a Grave

Rafael Mendes Godoy (born 1989 in Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil) is a six time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) world champion at the black belt level. Rafael, along with his brother Guilherme, are 2nd degree black belts under Ramon Lemos and competitors for the Atos Jiu-Jitsu team.

Biography[edit]

Rafael and his brother Guilherme started their jiu jitsu training through an older cousin named Thiago Mendes, who was a purple belt under Leonardo Santos. After only a few months of training, Thiago recognized great potential for the youngsters and took them to come and train with Ramon Lemos & Leonardo Santos.

It was also around this time that the Mendes’s parents split, leaving both brothers without a fatherly figure. Guilherme and Rafael have reported to the media several times of how their coach Ramon Lemos filled most of that void, teaching them not only BJJ but the moral values with which they built their character.

Rafael went on to win the World Championships from blue belt all the way to brown in consecutive years, achieving the bronze medal in his first year as a black belt (2009) and winning his first world gold medal as a black belt in 2010.

When he was 17, and having never competed without a gi (kimono) before, Rafael was enlisted by Ramon Lemos in the ADCC Brazilian Trials, arguably the hardest trial event in the world for its biggest Submission Wrestling tournament (the ADCC). Rafael made it to the final of the trials losing a hard fight against Bruno Frazatto (who would later become his friend and team mate at Atos).

Ramon Lemos awarded Rafael his Black Belt in late 2008. Rafael won the Jiu Jitsu World Pro Abu Dhabi Cup, one of the best and hardest competitions in the world, winning a gold medal also at the ADCC finals, placing 3rd in the Mundial… medaling on all 3 competitions and fighting against Rubens Charles Maciel “Cobrinha” (Considered the best fighter of 2009 by the Brazilian Press). In 2010 Rafa went on to win Brazilian nationals and his first world championship as a black belt.(Bruxo)

Mendes vs Cobrinha[edit]

Rafael Mendes' primary rival throughout his career has been multiple time world champion Rubens Charles Maciel who is better known as 'Cobrinha.' They have met in the finals many times.

Match #1 - Capital Challenge (Jordan) December 2008—Cobrinha wins 3x0 (guard pass near the end of the time limit).

Match #2 – Pan Jiu-jitsu Championship 2009-(Carson, California. USA) March 2009—Cobrinha wins via disqualification (Rafael gets dq’ed for lacing his leg around Cobrinhas knee).

Match #3 - Abu Dhabi Pro World Cup (Abu Dhabi, UAE) May 2009—Mendes wins 4x2 (back and forth battle of sweep after sweep).

Match #4 - World Championship 2009 (Long Beach, California. USA) June 2009—Cobrinha wins via judges decision (back and forth battle).

Match #5 - ADCC 2009-(Barcelona, Spain) October 2009—Mendes wins 7x4 (In double overtime, with the score tied 4×4, Rafael gets Cobrinhas back with hooks at the final moments of the match).

Match #6 - Brasileiro 2010 (Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Brazil) May 2010—Mendes wins 4x2 (battle of 50/50 guard from both athletes, as well as footlock attempts).

Match #7 – World Championship 2010 (Long Beach, California. USA) June 2010—Mendes wins 4x4, 5-3 advantages (back and forth battle of sweeps and leg/foot locks).

Match #8 - ADCC 2011 - (Nottingham, England) September 2011—Mendes wins 0x-1 (Cobrinha incurred a negative point for pulling guard).

Match #9 - Pan Ams, April 2012—Mendes wins via Armbar Submission

Match #10 - World Championship 2012 (Long Beach, California. USA) June 2012—Mendes wins via Referee Decision

Match #11 - Pan Ams, March 2013 (Long Beach, California. USA) -- Mendes wins via Referee Decision (2-2 points)

Match #12 - ADCC 2013 - (Beijing, China) October 2013 — Cobrinha wins in double overtime via Referee Decision.

Match #13 - World Championship 2014 (Long Beach, California. USA) June 2014—Mendes wins via points (10-8)

Match #14 - World Championship 2015 (Long Beach, California. USA) May 2015—Mendes wins via points (6-0)

The Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy[edit]

After teaching many seminars, the Mendes Brothers decided that they wanted to have a traditional jiu jitsu school and have their own students. On July 2012, with the help of their long time sponsor and RVCA founder, Pat Tenore, Rafael Mendes and fellow champion and brother, Guilherme Mendes opened up The Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy in Costa Mesa, California.

References[edit]

1. ^'Final Results'(PDF). IBJJF. February 9, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.

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