Xavier Cugat - Matted Autograph - 9x13

Autograph matted with 45RPM picture sleeve "Xavier Cugat Rumbas"

Purchased autograph at memorabilia show

Xavier Cugat was a musician and bandleader who was a leading figure in the early spread of Latin music in the US.  A trained violinist and arranger, he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the NYC Waldorf Astoria from 1933-1949.  Known as The Rhumba King, he was a prolific recording artist for 40 years.  He owned restaurants in NYC and West Hollywood and he and his band appeared in numerous movies in the 1930's and 40's.  Cugat was married to Spanish guitarist and comic Charo from 1966-1978.