If you like Bill Perkins, try these artists

If you like Bill Perkins, 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

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz

cool jazz hard bop jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Gil Evans

Gil Evans

Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz

cool jazz free jazz jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Guide

Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Bill Perkins?

Artists similar to Bill Perkins include Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock, Gil Evans and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Bill Perkins's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Bill Perkins?

Bill Perkins is primarily known for cool jazz. A delicate interplay of cool jazz textures unfolds through gentle phrasing and rhythmic restraint, creating an atmosphere of contemplative space.

Where should I start if I like Bill Perkins?

If you enjoy Bill Perkins, start with Ahmad Jamal — their album "At the Pershing: But Not for Me" is a great entry point. Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz