Bands & artists like Bobby Hackett

If you like Bobby Hackett, 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

Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop 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
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Bobby Hackett?

Artists similar to Bobby Hackett include Oliver Nelson, Sun Ra, Charles Mingus and Marian McPartland. Each shares elements of Bobby Hackett's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Bobby Hackett?

Bobby Hackett is primarily known for jazz. Hackett's music balances between expressive simplicity and intricate phrasing, characterized by sustained notes that create lush pockets of silence and intimate resonance.

Where should I start if I like Bobby Hackett?

If you enjoy Bobby Hackett, start with Oliver Nelson — their album "Soul Battle" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz