Beats & Pieces Big Band

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Beats & Pieces Big Band are a British big band who are directed by conductor and composer Ben Cottrell, and based in Manchester. [1] [2] In 2014 they won Jazz Ensemble of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. [3]

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Personnel

As of 2024 the band's touring lineup consists of: [4]

Awards

Discography

Albums

EPs

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References

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