Bands & artists like Fred Hersch

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

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Buster Williams

Buster Williams

Shared genres: jazz

hard bop jazz jazz fusion
Tony Oxley

Tony Oxley

Similar era

avant-garde jazz free improvisation free jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Same era (~2010s)

blues blues rock jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Fred Hersch?

Artists similar to Fred Hersch include Hiromi Uehara, Buster Williams, Pat Metheny and Tony Oxley. 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 "Silver Lining Suite" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz