Xavier Cugat
Spanish musician and bandleader
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Xavier Cugat was a Spanish musician and bandleader 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... Wikipedia
Born: January 1, 1900, Girona, Spain
Died: October 27, 1990 (age 90 years), Barcelona, Spain
Spouse: Charo (m. 1966–1978), Abbe Lane (m. 1952–1964), Lorraine Allen (m. 1947–1952), and more
Parents: Mingall (de Bru) Cugat and Juan Cugat
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