Bands & artists like Anthony Coleman

If you like Anthony Coleman, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

John Zorn

John Zorn

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Zorn's avant-garde compositions often blend jazz with experimental elements, creating a similar tension and complexity in sound.

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Henry Threadgill

Henry Threadgill

Threadgill's innovative approach to jazz incorporates intricate arrangements and a diverse instrumentation that mirrors Coleman's textured style.

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Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Sun Ra's cosmic jazz combines improvisation with eclectic influences, offering a rich sonic palette akin to Coleman's dynamic phrasing.

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David Murray

David Murray

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Murray's work features deep emotional expression and complex structures, resonating with the same intensity found in Coleman's music.

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Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

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Monk's unique rhythmic phrasing and dissonant harmonies create a playful yet profound listening experience reminiscent of Coleman's style.

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Matthew Shipp

Matthew Shipp

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Shipp's avant-garde piano work often explores silence and sound in a way that parallels Coleman's intricate musical conversations.

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Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor

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Taylor's free jazz approach emphasizes texture and dynamic interplay, echoing the complex layers present in Coleman's compositions.

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Maria Schneider

Maria Schneider

Schneider's orchestral jazz blends rich harmonies and intricate arrangements, creating immersive soundscapes similar to those crafted by Coleman.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Anthony Coleman?

Artists similar to Anthony Coleman include John Zorn, Henry Threadgill, Sun Ra and David Murray. Each shares elements of Anthony Coleman's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Anthony Coleman?

Anthony Coleman is primarily known for jazz and soul. Through intricate phrasing and dynamic tension, Coleman's music dances between silence and sound, crafting a textured experience that compels listener engagement.

Where should I start if I like Anthony Coleman?

If you enjoy Anthony Coleman, start with John Zorn — their album "Six Litanies for Heliogabalus" is a great entry point. Zorn's avant-garde compositions often blend jazz with experimental elements, creating a similar tension and complexity in sound.