Bands & artists like Han Bennink

If you like Han Bennink, 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

Peter Brötzmann

Peter Brötzmann

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Brötzmann's free jazz style incorporates intense improvisation and a raw, energetic sound that parallels Bennink's rhythmic explorations.

jazz
Sunny Murray

Sunny Murray

Murray's approach to drumming in the free jazz genre emphasizes polyrhythms and an organic flow, akin to the fluidity of Bennink's work.

jazz
Chris Corsano

Chris Corsano

Corsano's innovative use of percussion and incorporation of unconventional sounds resonate with the textural richness present in Bennink's music.

Hamid Drake

Hamid Drake

Drake’s versatile drumming style combines elements of jazz and world music, offering a vibrant rhythmic dialogue reminiscent of Bennink's energetic compositions.

free jazz jazz
Toshinori Kondo

Toshinori Kondo

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Kondo's trumpet work often involves spontaneous improvisation and electronic manipulation, creating an unpredictable soundscape that echoes Bennink's adventurousness.

dub music jazz
John Zorn

John Zorn

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Zorn’s avant-garde compositions frequently involve intricate rhythms and a wide range of textures, paralleling the unexpected shifts characteristic of Bennink’s music.

avant-garde jazz
Evan Parker

Evan Parker

Parker’s saxophone improvisations are marked by their intensity and complexity, reflecting the same kind of tension and release found in Bennink’s performances.

free improvisation free jazz jazz
Marilyn Crispell

Marilyn Crispell

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Crispell’s piano work combines lyrical beauty with avant-garde elements, creating a rich sonic landscape that resonates with Bennink’s dynamic style.

jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Han Bennink?

Artists similar to Han Bennink include Peter Brötzmann, Sunny Murray, Chris Corsano and Hamid Drake. Each shares elements of Han Bennink's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Han Bennink?

Han Bennink is primarily known for jazz. With relentless energy and unexpected textures, Bennink’s work generates a rhythmic conversation that shifts fluidly between tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Han Bennink?

If you enjoy Han Bennink, start with Peter Brötzmann — their album "The Chicago Octet/Tentet" is a great entry point. Brötzmann's free jazz style incorporates intense improvisation and a raw, energetic sound that parallels Bennink's rhythmic explorations.