Bands & artists like Eddie Harris
If you like Eddie Harris, 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
Sun Ra
GuideKnown for his avant-garde jazz and cosmic philosophy, Sun Ra's complex rhythms and experimental melodies resonate with Eddie Harris's innovative spirit.
Herbie Hancock
GuideHancock's fusion of jazz with funk and world music elements mirrors the rhythmic complexity and melodic spontaneity found in Harris's work.
Pharoah Sanders
Sanders' use of rich textures and spiritual themes in his saxophone playing aligns closely with the vibrant layers present in Harris's compositions.
Ornette Coleman
GuideColeman's free jazz approach and exploration of unconventional melodies parallel the adventurous nature of Eddie Harris's music.
Wayne Shorter
Shorter's sophisticated compositions and exploratory saxophone lines share a kinship with the melodic inventiveness found in Harris's work.
Charles Lloyd
Lloyd's ethereal sound and incorporation of diverse musical traditions echo the rich layers and spontaneous expression characteristic of Eddie Harris.
Chick Corea
GuideCorea's dynamic piano work and fusion projects create complex rhythmic frameworks that resonate with the infectious momentum in Harris's music.
Tigran Hamasyan
Hamasyan’s unique fusion of Armenian folk music with jazz creates rich textures and rhythmic complexity similar to that found in Harris’s oeuvre.
Common questions
Who sounds like Eddie Harris?
Artists similar to Eddie Harris include Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock, Pharoah Sanders and Ornette Coleman. Each shares elements of Eddie Harris's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Eddie Harris?
Eddie Harris is primarily known for jazz. Rich layers of rhythmic complexity interweave with spontaneous melodic expressions, generating an infectious momentum that compels movement.
Where should I start if I like Eddie Harris?
If you enjoy Eddie Harris, start with Sun Ra — their album "Visions" is a great entry point. Known for his avant-garde jazz and cosmic philosophy, Sun Ra's complex rhythms and experimental melodies resonate with Eddie Harris's innovative spirit.