Xavier Cugat ‎– Cugat's Golden Goodies- 1973- Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cha-Cha, Tango, Rumba, Mambo, Latin Jazz, (vinyl)

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
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