Ben Cottrell

conductor, composer, arranger, producer for things like @beatsnpieces @efpirecords
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[Ben Cottrell @_bencottrell]

At @officialronnies with @MikeJDWestbrook and co tonight and tomorrow with his Rossini Re-Loaded programme! Come down https://t.co/rOkJsXMM4M

[Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18 @colorama_sound]

Ambell lun o Rio 18 yn ymarfer gyda @BBCNOWCymraeg nôl ym mis Awst llynedd ar gyfer Gŵyl Y Dyn Gwyrdd. Bydd ein perfformiad llawn yn cael ei ddarlledu ar raglen @georgiaruth ar @BBCRadioCymru nos yfory (7fed o Fawrth) o 19.00 ymlaen.
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[Beats & Pieces Big Band @beatsnpieces]

A bit late to the party here, but huge thanks to @Bandcamp for featuring Good Days in their round up of the best jazz in January. Our very own Nick Walters is in there twice too, guesting on the excellent @rebeccanashkeys record.

https://t.co/gvkEEgwMKz

[Beats & Pieces Big Band @beatsnpieces]

Delighted to have Richard Jones Trio supporting us @bandonthewall tonight, make sure you get there early to catch their set! Doors 7.30pm, Richard Jones Trio 8pm, b&p 9pm https://t.co/DlnYW3LQCO

[Beats & Pieces Big Band @beatsnpieces]

Huge thanks everyone who has come along to one of our tour dates so far, it's been great to play together again! Excited to round off the tour with a hometown gig @bandonthewall tonight, it's going to be a fun one... don't miss it https://t.co/DlnYW3LQCO

[Ben Cottrell @_bencottrell]

Here in sunny Birmingham with @beatsnpieces playing in the round @BMusic_Ltd this evening! First set 7.45pm come join us https://t.co/PC1Co9edLe @dudleyevans @BMusic_Jazz @JazzResearchBCU

[Beats & Pieces Big Band @beatsnpieces]

Nice one to everyone who came to @officialronnies this week! Next up is Symphony Hall, #Birmingham (@BMusic_Ltd) and we finish our tour at #Manchester's iconic @bandonthewall. Last few tickets 👉 https://t.co/qCich2FwXd

[Tony Dudley-Evans @dudleyevans]

This TODAY (Weds 8th Feb at 7.45) @beatsnpieces in the round on the Jennifer Blackwell Space. It's going to be brilliant. Book at https://t.co/RmWKeOy7O7 @BMusic_Ltd @Jazzwise

[Beats & Pieces Big Band @beatsnpieces]

Looking fwd to playing in Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space in Birmingham tomorrow! It'll be unique & intimate in the round setup in a really cool space, rare opportunity for audiences to get in and around the band: don't miss it (no ballet tho sorry) @BMusic_Ltd @dudleyevans

[Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club @officialronnies]

Manchester big band Beats & Pieces are back tonight, playing music from their latest album Good Days. A few tickets are still available. Call now for details.

(c) Feb 2023 Robert Crowley

[Beats & Pieces Big Band @beatsnpieces]

Last chance to see us live at @officialronnies tonight! Book tickets: https://t.co/qCich2FwXd #london #jazz #bigband

[Tony Dudley-Evans @dudleyevans]

Wow, another busy week: Julian Siegel Jazz Orchestra Tues, Beats & Pieces Wednesday, both at Symphony Hall, Steve Tromans with James Tartaglia Thursday at Silvershine Jazz, MYJO Free Jazz Friday @BMusic_Jazz @SilvershineJazz @beatsnpieces @juliansiegel1

[Ben Cottrell @_bencottrell]

@cathannabel @JazzSheffield @beatsnpieces Thanks Cath! Hope you enjoy the album

[Ben Cottrell @_bencottrell]

@ralanshirley @beatsnpieces @JazzSheffield Thanks for coming along Alan! Really glad you enjoyed

[Alan Shirley @ralanshirley]

Living up to expectations @beatsnpieces making a wonderful noise @JazzSheffield

[Ben Cottrell @_bencottrell]

@jazzteabeer @beatsnpieces @JazzSheffield Thanks Jez, and thanks for all the jazz evangelism! Sorry only saw you briefly…

[Jez @jazzteabeer]

A wonderful sold out gig by @beatsnpieces @JazzSheffield last night. So many really great moments, beautiful playing and arrangements, you must go and see them on their current 15th anniversary tour. https://t.co/0uIHRO5WNI

[Dr. John Edgar @JohnOwenEdgar]

🎶 @beatsnpieces being their awesome selves @JazzSheffield last night. 🎺🥁🎷🎵

[Ben Cottrell @_bencottrell]

Was really great to kick off @beatsnpieces tour in Sheffield on Friday to an amazing (as ever) sold out audience. Thanks everyone @JazzSheffield @CrookesSocial for everything!

[Ben Cottrell @_bencottrell]

Possibly/maybe/hopefully soon en route to London for first of 2 nights at @officialronnies with @beatsnpieces tonight! First London gigs since 2018, going to be fun… Handful of tickets left, come down https://t.co/uIc15fWhUt