About Otto Lington
Lived 1903 – 1992 (aged 89). Otto Lington was a Danish composer, musician and bandleader.
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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Who was Otto Lington?
Danish musician
When was Otto Lington born?
Otto Lington was born on 5 August 1903 in Copenhagen.
When did Otto Lington die?
Otto Lington died on 15 December 1992 in Frederiksberg Municipality.
What was Otto Lington's occupation?
Otto Lington was a composer, musician and bandleader.
What nationality was Otto Lington?
Otto Lington was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Lington. https://biography.guide/otto-lington/
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