So to clear a few things up here.... I'm his granddaughter. He didn't usually cuss like this ( I apologize), all of his CD's have been remastered and are now available through Summit Brass at Arizona State University, Rafael Mendez Foundation and Library, and "Sonic Genius" I'd like to know more about your grandfather's relation to Poppy. Thanks.
@danielleamormendez It warms my heart to hear him use cuss words to express his frustrations and later his joy when sounding that first G after his surgery. Rafael Mendez videos are normally godly; I really enjoyed his human side :)
Wow, the worst hardship to have befallen a trumpet player.
Fellows, please be situationally aware of what and who's around you while playing your instruments. Don't let ANYONE fuck up your playing career due to somebody bashing into you. Some idiot drunk FuckTard injured Maynard's lip. Don't just trust the people in your surrounding area. Guard your lips with your LIFE.
I also found a 78 that simply says "Rafael Mendez Souvenir Record", but I haven't played it. Have no idea what it is. According to my grandfather, Rafael gave him all the rights to this material as well. I don't think my family realizes what they threw away, but I guess things like this happen. The album I'm referring to was recorded on Catalina Island when I was 6 years old. Great memories. R.I.P. Rafael.
My grandfather (recording engineer / producer) was a good friend of his. Before Rafael died, he left my grandfather a whole bunch of master recordings. Unfortunately, my family discarded the boxes containing this material when he died. As an engineer myself, it's heartbreaking. I do still have the album they produced in 1978, but not the masters. One day I will re-master this material from the best discs I have.
So to clear a few things up here.... I'm his granddaughter. He didn't usually cuss like this ( I apologize), all of his CD's have been remastered and are now available through Summit Brass at Arizona State University, Rafael Mendez Foundation and Library, and "Sonic Genius" I'd like to know more about your grandfather's relation to Poppy. Thanks.
danielleamormendez 1 year ago
@danielleamormendez It warms my heart to hear him use cuss words to express his frustrations and later his joy when sounding that first G after his surgery. Rafael Mendez videos are normally godly; I really enjoyed his human side :)
soyricardomarin 9 months ago
no la podrian traducir para los que no sabemos ingles.......
tekijr 2 years ago
This, and the part 1 vid, are incredible.
Wow, the worst hardship to have befallen a trumpet player.
Fellows, please be situationally aware of what and who's around you while playing your instruments. Don't let ANYONE fuck up your playing career due to somebody bashing into you. Some idiot drunk FuckTard injured Maynard's lip. Don't just trust the people in your surrounding area. Guard your lips with your LIFE.
DancingSpiderman 2 years ago 2
my kinda video! thanks, eric
Redkingboy 3 years ago
I'm a little confused. He can play now?
tammerman175 3 years ago
Well not now, he's been dead for 27 years. Although even though he's dead he still plays better than some living trumpet players.
occidental88 3 years ago
I also found a 78 that simply says "Rafael Mendez Souvenir Record", but I haven't played it. Have no idea what it is. According to my grandfather, Rafael gave him all the rights to this material as well. I don't think my family realizes what they threw away, but I guess things like this happen. The album I'm referring to was recorded on Catalina Island when I was 6 years old. Great memories. R.I.P. Rafael.
SonicGenius 4 years ago
My grandfather (recording engineer / producer) was a good friend of his. Before Rafael died, he left my grandfather a whole bunch of master recordings. Unfortunately, my family discarded the boxes containing this material when he died. As an engineer myself, it's heartbreaking. I do still have the album they produced in 1978, but not the masters. One day I will re-master this material from the best discs I have.
SonicGenius 4 years ago
Hi,
Zooter1940s
Thanks for this Video excerpt.
To me, Rafael Mendez, in the art of trumpet/cornet playing is unequalled, even today.
So sad to hear what he said.
Anyway, we are all human, but Rafael was (and is still) the greatest.
God-given talent!
Cheers,
John
teflonde 4 years ago
@teflonde You would think from his professional videos that he would not have cussed like a sailor.
TheChaseair 1 year ago