Xavier Cugat

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While born in Spain, bandleader Xavier Cugat spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba, where he became a brilliant violinist and arranger. Cugat was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music, and after moving to New York City he became the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf–Astoria before and after World War II, where he gained perennial fame. He would become known as the “Rumba King”. Compiled here are 28 of his greatest hits, recorded during his finest years.

PERSONNEL:

• XAVIER CUGAT & His Orchestra

Recorded in New York City, 1945-62.

TRACKS:

• 01 AMAPOLA
• 02 SIBONEY
• 03 PERFIDIA
• 04 MIAMI BEACH RHUMBA
• 05 MALAGUEÑA
• 06 BEGIN THE BEGUINE
• 07 YOURS (QUIÉREME MUCHO)
• 08 GREEN EYES
• 09 WHAT A DIFF’RENCE A DAY MADE
• 10 MAMA INEZ
• 11 TEA FOR TWO
• 12 EL CUMBANCHERO
• 13 BÉSAME MUCHO
• 14 SWAY
• 15 TEQUILA
• 16 FRENESÍ
• 17 MARIA ELENA
• 18 JUNGLE CONCERTO
• 19 BRAZIL
• 20 MAMBO AT THE WALDORF
• 21 SAY “SÍ SÍ”
• 22 THE THIRD MAN THEME
• 23 PENTHOUSE MAMBO
• 24 MISIRLOU
• 25 TABOO
• 26 SUAVECITO
• 27 NIGHTINGALE
• 28 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING