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w00005414 Veteran Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:40 pm Post subject: Clip on YouTube |
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Just found this clip of him playing Jota 2, it is amazing how he can sway around like that and still play so centered
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo_SuKEiPYs _________________ Brian Gibson |
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trumpetart Heavyweight Member
Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 726 Location: Cotati, CA
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. thank you so much for pointing out that clip. I never saw him on film before. I have to wonder if his stage presence is influenced by Louie Armstrong... _________________ Daniel Gianola-Norris |
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richardwy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 4308 Location: Casper, WY - The Gotham of the Prarie
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Brian, thanks for posting. Pushed me over the edge, and I ordered two CD's David Hickman recommended if one buys only two.
Happy Practicing,
Richard Oliver _________________ 1972 Selmer Radial |
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healey.cj Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Zooter1940s Regular Member
Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Claremont, CA
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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For all you Mendez fans I've posted another video of Mendez on youtube. It's Mendez talking about the trumpet and then going on to perform the third movement of the Haydn. You can check it out at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=XryvsJOIAKA |
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richardwy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 4308 Location: Casper, WY - The Gotham of the Prarie
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:48 am Post subject: |
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Zoot,
A new one to watch and listen. Articulations so clean and crisp.
Thanks!
Richard Oliver _________________ 1972 Selmer Radial |
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trpt.hick Rafael Méndez Forum Moderator
Joined: 16 Jul 2004 Posts: 2630
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Every trumpet player needs AT LEAST one Mendez CD in their collection. The only problem is that, like potato chips, you can't stop with just one! |
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Zooter1940s Regular Member
Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Claremont, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Got another clip up, it's with Mendez playing Flight of the Bumble Bee and his one breath Mexican Hat Dance. The bumble bee is especially great because the video is just a close up on Mendez's fingers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUij8FCg0z8
HAHA, yeah, Mendez CD's are like potatoe chips, can't get just one. I've already bought out every single legit Mendez CD and have had to resort to bootlegs of school performances sold on ebay...... those are simply breathtaking too. His rubato and improvisation is even crazier live than what he recorded in the studios. I highly recommend you try and get your hands on a copy to see what Mendez sounded like when it was less business and more fun (although I imagine for Mendez every session with his horn was pure bliss). |
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ertatta Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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what an inspiration! this reconfirms my desire to one day make the pilgrimage to jicuilpan michoacan mexico. when i lived in mexcio, i always meant to stop in and see the town where this legend was born, but after watching these clips, i will make this happen for sure!!! |
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Zooter1940s Regular Member
Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Claremont, CA
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Haha, I'm glad I could help inspire you with my posts of Mr. Mendez.
I've upped another video of Mendez, this time he's performing Zigeunerweisen. A tour de force if I ever saw one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD70Sp5rHCw |
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Blake Veteran Member
Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Posts: 289 Location: Alaska
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Zooter1940s wrote: | Haha, I'm glad I could help inspire you with my posts of Mr. Mendez.
I've upped another video of Mendez, this time he's performing Zigeunerweisen. A tour de force if I ever saw one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD70Sp5rHCw |
Can anyone recognize the mute he pops in around 3:00? |
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(Trumpet)(2009) Veteran Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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What a great trumpeter! Supremely crisp!
Although I personally think all his swaying and moving about was a bit distracting. But whatever works for him, obviously WORKS FOR HIM! He sounds great. |
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Zooter1940s Regular Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:15 am Post subject: |
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The Tres Mendez Polka is up, and you won't want to miss this one as Mendez invites his twin sons Ralph and Robert to play with him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIpostqDSyU |
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ertatta Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:08 am Post subject: |
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these clips inspired me the other day to buy the biography of rafael mendez titled, "Magnificent Mendez." while at TMEA i spotted this book at the canadian brass booth, and i must say it is a fascinating read along with many interesting fotos. bravo to jane hickman & del lyren for this invaluable resource!! |
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