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

Sun Ra

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Known for his avant-garde jazz and cosmic philosophy, Sun Ra's complex rhythms and experimental melodies resonate with Eddie Harris's innovative spirit.

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Hancock's fusion of jazz with funk and world music elements mirrors the rhythmic complexity and melodic spontaneity found in Harris's work.

bebop classical music electro
Pharoah Sanders

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.

free jazz jazz
Ornette Coleman

Ornette Coleman

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Coleman's free jazz approach and exploration of unconventional melodies parallel the adventurous nature of Eddie Harris's music.

jazz
Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter

Shorter's sophisticated compositions and exploratory saxophone lines share a kinship with the melodic inventiveness found in Harris's work.

bebop crossover jazz
Charles Lloyd

Charles Lloyd

Lloyd's ethereal sound and incorporation of diverse musical traditions echo the rich layers and spontaneous expression characteristic of Eddie Harris.

blues jazz
Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's dynamic piano work and fusion projects create complex rhythmic frameworks that resonate with the infectious momentum in Harris's music.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
Tigran Hamasyan

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.

jazz jazz fusion

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.