Otto Lington
Otto Lington | |
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 Jazz pioneer Otto Lington. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Otto Carl Johan Lington 5 August 1903 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 15 December 1992 (aged 89) |
| Occupations | Bandleader, Composer |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Formerly of | The 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
- ↑ "Otto Lington". Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved 12 May 2025.