Bands & artists like Bill Cole

If you like Bill Cole, 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

Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free 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
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Bill Cole?

Artists similar to Bill Cole include Pat Metheny, Hiromi Uehara, Sun Ra and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Bill Cole's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Bill Cole?

Bill Cole is primarily known for jazz. With a rhythmic complexity that embraces tension and release, Cole’s music navigates an expansive textural landscape built on improvisational interplay.

Where should I start if I like Bill Cole?

If you enjoy Bill Cole, start with Pat Metheny — their album "Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz