If you like Betty Carter, try these artists

If you like Betty Carter, 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

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

bebop classical music electro
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

cool jazz hard bop jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Guide

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Frank Gambale

Frank Gambale

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

instrumental rock jazz jazz fusion
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

blues jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Betty Carter?

Artists similar to Betty Carter include Herbie Hancock, Albert Mangelsdorff, Ahmad Jamal and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Betty Carter's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Betty Carter?

Betty Carter is primarily known for post-bop. Betty Carter's music pulses with intricate rhythms and spontaneous vocal improvisations that create an ever-shifting landscape of tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Betty Carter?

If you enjoy Betty Carter, start with Herbie Hancock — their album "Takin' Off" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz, post-bop