Xavier Cugat
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Xavier Cugat was a catalan musician and bandleader, born in Spain (Girona, 1 January 1900 – Barcelona, 27 October 1990) 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 New York City, 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 (Barcelona). His family emigrated to Cuba when he was three years old. He studied classical violin...
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Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City
as Self
Neptune's Daughter
as Xavier Cugat
Luxury Liner
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A Date with Judy
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On an Island with You
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This Time for Keeps
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Holiday in Mexico
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Week-End at the Waldorf
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Bathing Beauty
as Orchestra Leader
Two Girls and a Sailor
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The Heat's On
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Stage Door Canteen
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You Were Never Lovelier
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