If you like Fred Hersch, try these artists

If you like Fred Hersch, 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

Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Charlie Haden

Charlie Haden

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Same era (~2010s)

blues blues rock jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Jack DeJohnette

Jack DeJohnette

Shared genres: jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Norah Jones

Norah Jones

Shared genres: jazz

blues country music folk music

Common questions

Who sounds like Fred Hersch?

Artists similar to Fred Hersch include Hiromi Uehara, Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden and Michael Brecker. Each shares elements of Fred Hersch's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Fred Hersch?

Fred Hersch is primarily known for jazz. Hersch’s playing embodies a rich interplay of melodic intricacy and spacious phrasing, creating moments of both tension and release that invite deep emotional engagement.

Where should I start if I like Fred Hersch?

If you enjoy Fred Hersch, start with Hiromi Uehara — their album "Spiral" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz