Otto Lington
Otto Lington | |
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 Jazz pioneer Otto Lington. | |
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| Birth name | Otto Carl Johan Lington |
| Born | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, Composer |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Formerly of | The Lingtonians |
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.
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