Bands & artists like Brad Mehldau
If you like Brad Mehldau, 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 Brad Mehldau? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Esbjörn Svensson Trio
Their blend of jazz and pop elements, along with intricate melodic lines and expansive harmonic structures, mirrors Mehldau's style.
Tigran Hamasyan
Hamasyan's work features complex rhythms and rich harmonies, combining jazz with Armenian folk influences in a way that resonates with Mehldau’s explorative sound.
Robert Glasper
Glasper's fusion of jazz with hip-hop and R&B elements offers a modern take on harmonic exploration similar to Mehldau’s innovative approach.
Keith Jarrett
GuideJarrett’s improvisational style and deep emotional expression in solo piano works align closely with the intimate yet expansive qualities found in Mehldau's music.
Hiatus Kaiyote
This band blends jazz, soul, and electronic elements, creating lush soundscapes that echo the harmonic richness present in Mehldau’s compositions.
Chick Corea
GuideCorea's innovative approaches to harmony and melody in both acoustic and electric settings resonate well with Mehldau's expansive sound palette.
Jason Moran
Moran’s inventive approach to jazz incorporates various genres while maintaining a deep connection to melody and harmony similar to Mehldau.
Nils Frahm
Frahm's blending of classical piano with electronic elements creates immersive soundscapes that share an introspective quality found in Mehldau's music.
Common questions
Who sounds like Brad Mehldau?
Artists similar to Brad Mehldau include Esbjörn Svensson Trio, Tigran Hamasyan, Robert Glasper and Keith Jarrett. Each shares elements of Brad Mehldau's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Brad Mehldau?
Brad Mehldau is primarily known for jazz fusion. Mehldau’s music features expansive harmonic explorations intertwined with intricate melodic lines that ebb and swell, creating an intimate yet expansive soundscape.
Where should I start if I like Brad Mehldau?
If you enjoy Brad Mehldau, start with Esbjörn Svensson Trio — their album "Strange Place for Snow" is a great entry point. Their blend of jazz and pop elements, along with intricate melodic lines and expansive harmonic structures, mirrors Mehldau's style.