Bands & artists like Cannonball Adderley

If you like Cannonball Adderley, 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.

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John Coltrane

John Coltrane

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, modal jazz

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Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

bebop classical music electro
Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, modal jazz

cool jazz hard bop jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter

Shared genres: bebop, jazz, modal jazz

bebop crossover jazz
Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill

Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Cannonball Adderley?

Artists similar to Cannonball Adderley include John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Ahmad Jamal and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Cannonball Adderley's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Cannonball Adderley?

Cannonball Adderley is primarily known for bebop, hard bop and modal jazz. With a rich timbre and nimble phrasing, Adderley's music pulses dynamically, balancing moments of intense energy with spacious interludes that create tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Cannonball Adderley?

If you enjoy Cannonball Adderley, start with John Coltrane — their album "Wheelin' & Dealin'" is a great entry point. Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, modal jazz