If you like Ben Allison, try these artists

If you like Ben Allison, 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

Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Same era (~2010s)

blues blues rock jazz fusion
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Ben Allison?

Artists similar to Ben Allison include Miles Davis, Hiromi Uehara, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Ben Allison's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ben Allison?

Ben Allison is primarily known for jazz. With its intricate interplay of rhythm and melody, Allison’s music features tight grooves and expansive improvisation that breathe life into each composition.

Where should I start if I like Ben Allison?

If you enjoy Ben Allison, start with Miles Davis — their album "Kind of Blue" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz