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Age90 (age at death)
Birthday 1 January, 1900
Birthplace Girona, Cataluna, Spain
Died 27 October, 1990
Place of Death Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Nationality Spanish
Occupation Conductor
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Xavier Cugat (January 1, 1900 – October 27, 1990) was a Catalan 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 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.

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