Natalino Otto

Natalino Otto was the stage name of Natale Codognotto (born 6 February 1912, Cogoleto, Italy - died 4 October 1969, Milan, Italy) 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.