If you like Billy Hart, try these artists

If you like Billy Hart, 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

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

bebop classical music electro
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Weather Report

Weather Report

Shared genres: jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Billy Hart?

Artists similar to Billy Hart include Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Billy Hart's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Billy Hart?

Billy Hart is primarily known for hard bop. Hart’s rhythms create a dense tapestry of syncopation and pulse, where each beat feels like a conversation unfolding in real time.

Where should I start if I like Billy Hart?

If you enjoy Billy Hart, start with Charles Mingus — their album "Newport Rebels" is a great entry point. Shared genres: hard bop, jazz