Bands & artists like Horace Parlan

If you like Horace Parlan, 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
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Same era (~1980s)

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Horace Parlan?

Artists similar to Horace Parlan include Marian McPartland, Sun Ra, Charles Mingus and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Horace Parlan's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Horace Parlan?

Horace Parlan is primarily known for jazz. Parlan's music dances between subtle rhythmic grooves and spacious harmonic contours, creating an inviting yet intricate atmosphere that encourages reflection.

Where should I start if I like Horace Parlan?

If you enjoy Horace Parlan, start with Marian McPartland — their album "Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz