Alfred Cottin (1863-1923) composer and guitarist.
He was a Parisian, active in the musical life of that city.The teacher of  Alfred Cottin was Jaime Felipe José Bosch.
Alfred Cottin was the person who had arranged Tarrega's concerts in Paris.A good friend with Francesco Taregga
Is perhaps best known today as the guitarist to whom Tárrega dedicated "Recuerdos de la Alhambra".The aoutor of a method for guitar.