Otto Lington

Otto Lington
Jazz pioneer Otto Lington.
Background information
Birth nameOtto Carl Johan Lington
BornCopenhagen, Denmark
Occupation(s)Bandleader, Composer
InstrumentViolin
Formerly ofThe Lingtonians

Otto Lington (5 August 1903 – 15 December 1992)[1] was a Danish composer, bandleader and violinist. Lington was a pioneer of jazz and bandleader for Shirley Bassey, Josephine Baker, and Fats Waller among many others. Lington is the grandfather of saxophonist Michael Lington.

References

  1. ^ "Otto Lington". Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved 12 May 2025.


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