Bands & artists like Elmo Hope

If you like Elmo Hope, 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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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Same era (~1980s)

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Elmo Hope?

Artists similar to Elmo Hope include Sun Ra, Marian McPartland, Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Elmo Hope's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Elmo Hope?

Elmo Hope is primarily known for jazz. Expect shifting textures punctuated by syncopated rhythms that create both tension and release, guiding listeners through varying emotional landscapes.

Where should I start if I like Elmo Hope?

If you enjoy Elmo Hope, start with Sun Ra — their album "Visions" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz