Cole Cotton is a guitarist and composer based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Colorado Springs, Cotton grew up influenced by classic rock and blues guitarists as well as jazz fusion groups of the 70s. After moving to New York City in 2021 to attend The New School, Cotton further developed his musicianship under the mentorship of musicians Reggie Workman, Buster Williams, Steve Cardenas, and Pasquale Grasso. Throughout his time at university, Cotton became increasingly involved in contemporary jazz composition and improvised music.
Performing everything from straight ahead jazz, to original compositions, to free improvisation, Cotton has brought his artistry to events such as the Eric Dolphy “Freedom of Sound” Festival, Roulette Intermedium’s Vision Festival, and the Internationales Jazzfestival Bern, in Bern, Switzerland.
Cotton is also an active member of the local music scene: performing at venues such as FirstLive, Sleepwalk, and Hart Bar.