voc, 1912-1969 IT
Singer
A.k.a. Natalino Otto
Natale Codognotto, also known by his stage name Natalino Otto (born 6 February 1912, Cogoleto, Italy - died 4 October 1969, Milan, Italy) was an Italian singer. He started the swing genre in Italy. His career as a singer and musician started in the clubs of his native region, Liguria. During the 1930's, he worked as an entertainer on board transatlantic liners on the routes between Europe and North America, which gave him the opportunity to get to know American music genres, especially jazz and swing.