(by permission of the Savoy Hotel, Ltd.)

As a youth Geraldo learnt to play the piano while he was touring Europe, and his first job on the stage was as a relief pianist. Until 1930 he directed small orchestras of his own in England and on the Continent. His Gaucho Tango Band appeared at the Savoy Hotel in August 1930, and as a result of his broadcasts and stage appearances he became known as 'The Tango King'. Afterwards he formed a combined straight, dance, and tango orchestra at the Savoy Hotel, where he still plays.