Bands & artists like Hal Schaefer

If you like Hal Schaefer, 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.

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Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Ted Curson

Ted Curson

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Hal Schaefer?

Artists similar to Hal Schaefer include Sun Ra, Oliver Nelson, Charles Mingus and Ted Curson. Each shares elements of Hal Schaefer's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Hal Schaefer?

Hal Schaefer is primarily known for jazz. Schaefer's music unfolds through gentle restraint and intricate phrasing, creating a contemplative atmosphere that balances tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Hal Schaefer?

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