Bands & artists like Herbie Nichols

If you like Herbie Nichols, 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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Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
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
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Herbie Nichols?

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

What genre is Herbie Nichols?

Herbie Nichols is primarily known for jazz. Through intricate rhythmic interplay and unexpected harmonic shifts, his music invites both tension and resolution, creating an engaging listening experience that feels alive and unpredictable.

Where should I start if I like Herbie Nichols?

If you enjoy Herbie Nichols, start with Oliver Nelson — their album "Soul Battle" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz