Xavier Cugat – Cugat's Golden Goodies- 1973- Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cha-Cha, Tango, Rumba, Mambo, Latin Jazz, (vinyl)
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Xavier Cugat – Cugat's Golden Goodies- 1973- Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cha-Cha, Tango, Rumba, Mambo, Latin Jazz, (vinyl)
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Xavier Cugat (English:[pronunciation?]; Catalan: [ʃəβiˈe kuˈɣat]; 1 January 1900[1] – 27 October 1990) was a Spanish-American bandleader and native of Spain who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music in United States popular music. In New York, he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf-Astoria before and after World War II. He was also a cartoonist and a restaurateur. The personal papers of Xavier Cugat are preserved in the Biblioteca de Catalunya.
Life and career
Cugat was born as Francisco de Asís Javier Cugat Mingall de Bru y Deulofeu[2][3] (Catalan: Francesc d'Assís Xavier Cugat i Mingall de Bru i Deulofeu[citation needed]) in Girona, Catalonia, Spain.[2][3] His family immigrated to Cuba when Xavier was five. He was trained as a classical violinist and played with the Orchestra of the Teatro Nacional in Havana. On 6 July 1915, he and his family arrived in New York City as immigrant passengers on board the SS Havana. Cugat appeared in recitals with Enrico Caruso, playing violin solos.[3]
Sleeve Condition (Out of 10) ~ 8 - cover sprung on bottom/ slight yellowing
Label Condition (Out of 10) ~ 10
Vinyl Condition ~ (Out of 10)
Side # 1 ~10
Side # 2 - 10
bin # *140
Tracklist
| A1 | Frenesi | |
| A2 | What A Difference A Day Made | |
| A3 | Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil) | |
| A4 | La Cumparsita | |
| A5 | Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) | |
| A6 | Watermelon Man | |
| B1 | Tico Tico | |
| B2 | My Shawl | |
| B3 | Miami Beach Rhumba | |
| B4 | Yours (Quiereme Mucho) | |
| B5 | Sweet And Gentle | |
| B6 | Autumn Leaves |