Bands & artists like Bill Frisell
If you like Bill Frisell, 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.
New to Bill Frisell? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Pat Metheny
GuideMetheny's blend of jazz and atmospheric soundscapes, along with his use of spacious phrasing, creates a similar introspective groove.
John Abercrombie
GuideAbercrombie's guitar work often features gentle tension and a focus on resonance, akin to Frisell's style.
Julian Lage
GuideLage's intricate guitar lines and thoughtful compositions evoke a sense of space and introspection reminiscent of Frisell.
Nils Frahm
Frahm's blending of classical and electronic elements with a minimalist approach creates an ambient quality similar to Frisell’s sound.
Eivind Aarset
Aarset’s use of effects-laden guitar and atmospheric textures aligns well with the sonic explorations found in Frisell’s music.
Michael Hedges
Hedges' innovative acoustic guitar techniques and emotive playing style create a meditative atmosphere similar to Frisell’s work.
Tord Gustavsen
Gustavsen's piano-led compositions often emphasize silence and resonance, paralleling the introspective qualities of Frisell’s music.
Charlie Haden
Haden’s bass work in various projects emphasizes space and emotional depth, complementing the introspective nature of Frisell’s pieces.
Common questions
Who sounds like Bill Frisell?
Artists similar to Bill Frisell include Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, Julian Lage and Nils Frahm. Each shares elements of Bill Frisell's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Bill Frisell?
Bill Frisell is primarily known for post-bop and progressive jazz. A gentle tension underpins Frisell’s work, marked by spacious phrasing that emphasizes both silence and resonance, drawing listeners into introspective grooves.
Where should I start if I like Bill Frisell?
If you enjoy Bill Frisell, start with Pat Metheny — their album "Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny" is a great entry point. Metheny's blend of jazz and atmospheric soundscapes, along with his use of spacious phrasing, creates a similar introspective groove.