Gustavo Alvarado has played the trumpet in thousands of performances with Mariachi Vargas over the past 28 years. His tone, style, versatility and musicianship have earned him the reputation as one of the greatest trumpet players in the history of mariachi music. Before joining Vargas, Gustavo was a member of several Mexico City-based groups including Mariachi Los Monarcas, Mariachi Perla de Occidente and Mariachi de América.