Bands & artists like Jacob Young
If you like Jacob Young, 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
Bill Frisell
GuideFrisell's guitar work features rich textures and spacious phrasing, often blending jazz with folk and blues elements.
Pat Metheny
GuideMetheny's intricate guitar lines and atmospheric compositions create a contemplative soundscape similar to Young's style.
Julian Lage
GuideLage's delicate guitar playing and improvisational approach evoke a similar sense of spaciousness and dialogue in jazz.
John Abercrombie
GuideAbercrombie's use of lush guitar tones and subtle rhythmic interplay aligns closely with the contemplative nature of Young's music.
Eivind Aarset
GuideAarset combines electronic textures with jazz, creating expansive soundscapes that resonate with Young's sonic explorations.
Nils Frahm
GuideFrahm’s minimalist piano compositions and ambient textures create a reflective atmosphere akin to Young’s rich sonic dialogues.
Tord Gustavsen
Gustavsen’s piano-led compositions feature spacious arrangements that mirror the contemplative qualities found in Young's music.
Lionel Loueke
GuideLoueke blends African influences with jazz guitar, creating layered textures that resonate with the contemplative nature of Young’s music.
Common questions
Who sounds like Jacob Young?
Artists similar to Jacob Young include Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, Julian Lage and John Abercrombie. Each shares elements of Jacob Young's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Jacob Young?
Jacob Young is primarily known for jazz. Rich textures emerge from spacious phrasing, where delicate guitar lines intertwine with rhythmic restraint to create a contemplative sonic dialogue.
Where should I start if I like Jacob Young?
If you enjoy Jacob Young, start with Bill Frisell — their album "Ghost Town" is a great entry point. Frisell's guitar work features rich textures and spacious phrasing, often blending jazz with folk and blues elements.