went to Latin America and continued their touring there. After World War II there was a dispute within the band, which ended in a split. Armando Oréfiche left with a few members, and started the Havana Cuban Boys; the rest stayed under the old name, based in New York until 1960. The Lecuona Cuban Boys continued to tour, and finally retired in 1975. References Movies Aimée & Jaguar (German) Thrills of Music Appearances "Rhumba Azul" was played at the funeral (1st Oct 1942) of German WWII fighter ace (158 victories) Hans-Joachim Marseille (aged 22). Marseille "played [it] over and over until the close of day". Weblinks Frank Wittendorfer: Discography of the Lecuona Cuban Boys as of Armando Oréfiche's Havana Cuban Boys on 78rpm Records 1932 to 1953 Musical groups established in 1934 Cuban musical groups Rhumba musical groups 1934 establishments in Cuba