Xavier Cugat, One of Cuban Music"s Originals, was a Central Figure in the Popularization of the Mambo. He Led Orchestras which Featured Latin Heavyweights Such as Desi Arnaz & Tito Puente. This 18 Song Collection (A 1999 Release) features Some of the Standards and Originals Cugat Helped Make Famous: "Tequila", "Malaguena", "Besame Mucho", "Mambo No. 5" & More. Also Contains a Biographical Essay by Alexander Gelfand.