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Born and raised in the small village of Jiquilpan, some three hundred miles southwest of Mexico City, Rafael Méndez (1906-1981) began playing cornet in his family's orchestra, forced to travel with the Mexican revolutionist Pancho Villa, since his troops needed entertainment each night after much travelling and battling with government armies. His story is inspiring not only for trumpeters and other musicians, but for everyone seeking a dream. His unparalleled work ethic as a musician has influenced thousands of people in all professions. This excellent and complete book discusses the life, career, and influences of Méndez as seen from the Mexican point of view. It contains much informatio...