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Otto Lington
vn, 1903-1992
Musician / Composer of Pop
A.k.a. Otto Carl Johan Lington
Danish violinist and band leader (1903-1992). The son of a clown, he caught interest in music early in his life and became professional musician at the age of 14. Lead own bands in the 20's and 30's as well as leading bands for other leaders incl. Kai Ewans, Jack Harris and Bernard Etté. He arranged the first major jazz concert in Denmark in 1929 and due to his important role in introducing jazz music in Denmark in thise days he was nicknamed "The White Negro". For a number of years, (1951-52 and 1958-72), he lead the Tivoli Gardens big band.
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Popular Tracks 
Tango: En Dag er ikke levet uden Kaerlighed on Schellack Schätze - Treasures on 78 rpm from Berlin, Europe and the world, Vol. 42 by Various Artists Tango: Kik paa Dukkerne on Schellack Schätze - Treasures on 78 rpm from Berlin, Europe and the world, Vol. 42 by Various Artists Tivoli in Music: A Night in Copenhagen on Tivoli in Music: A Night in Copenhagen by Hans Christian Lumbye, Emil Reesen, Otto Lington, Tivolis Promenadeorkester & Otto Lingtons Orkester Wild Cow on Jazz And Hot Dance In Denmark by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentleman Of Rythm | Otto Lington | 1976 | Album |
| Lad Tonerne Fortælle / Sig Mig Godnat | Johannes Wahl Med Blinde Musikeres Orkester Dir.: Otto Lington | 1952 | Album |
| Jeg Kommer I Nat Under Balkonen / Der Var Engang En Spillemand | Otto Lington | 1933 | Album |
| I Den Lille Have I Pilealle / Hos Mor Derhjemme I Kerteminde | Otto Lington | 1933 | Album |
| Have A Dance Party | Otto Lington & Tivoli Varitéens Orkester | Album | |
| Der Var Engang / Udtog Fra Operetten Farinelli | Otto Lington Dirigerer Oktav's Koncertorkester | Single |
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