Otto Lington

Otto Lington (5 August 1903 - 15 December 1992) 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.

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


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