If you like Jim Hall, try these artists

If you like Jim Hall, 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

Gil Evans

Gil Evans

Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz

cool jazz free jazz jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz

cool jazz hard bop jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Roy Ayers

Roy Ayers

Shared genres: jazz

acid jazz jazz jazz-funk
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Same era (~1980s)

blues pop music post-bop
Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson

Shared genres: jazz

funk jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Jim Hall?

Artists similar to Jim Hall include Gil Evans, Herbie Hancock, Ahmad Jamal and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Jim Hall's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Jim Hall?

Jim Hall is primarily known for cool jazz. Hall’s music breathes with spacious chords and deliberate pauses, where each note holds weight in a measured yet fluid exploration of melody.

Where should I start if I like Jim Hall?

If you enjoy Jim Hall, start with Gil Evans — their album "Out of the Cool" is a great entry point. Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz