About Mike Cotton
Born 1939. Mike Cotton is a British bandleader, conductor and jazz musician.
Michael Edward Cotton (born 12 August 1939) is an English jazz and R&B trumpeter, flugelhornist, harmonicist, vocalist and bandleader born in Tottenham, North London. He is best known for leading his band under the names The Mike Cotton Jazzmen and The Mike Cotton Sound.
Career Mike Cotton formed The Mike Cotton Jazzmen in the early 1950s during the "Trad jazz" boom.
Member Dave Rowberry left the band in 1965 to join The Animals, and among those who auditioned to take his place were Elton John and Joe Cocker.
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Who is Mike Cotton?
British musician
When was Mike Cotton born?
Mike Cotton was born on 12 August 1939 in Tottenham.
What is Mike Cotton's occupation?
Mike Cotton is a bandleader, conductor and jazz musician.
What nationality is Mike Cotton?
Mike Cotton is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Cotton (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Cotton. https://biography.guide/mike-cotton-bandleader/
MLA: "Mike Cotton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-cotton-bandleader/.
Chicago: "Mike Cotton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-cotton-bandleader/.
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