American big band that led the way introducing Latin dance music to American audiences.
Band members (on August 30, 1945 at Elmwood Room, Windsor, Ontario):
Bandleader & Violin: Enric Madriguera
Trumpets: Howard Gaffney, Frederick Shear, Frank Davis
Trombones: Robert Dale, Larry Hall
Saxophones: Rocco Gaigano,Sidney Stamer, Earl Boyer, Anthony Civitillo, and Barney Marino
Rhythm: Ernest Ciccarelli, piano; Sol Damiata, bass; Mario Toscarelli, drums
Violins: Carl Austin, Sidney Colman, Orcha Halprin
Bongo: Miguel Hernandez
Vocalists, Patricia Gilmore, Danita Rodriguez, Bernard Casillas
Arrangers: Enric Madriguera, Jimmy Carroll, Jack Belasco