Bands & artists like John Carter

If you like John Carter, 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

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like John Carter?

Artists similar to John Carter include Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. Each shares elements of John Carter's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is John Carter?

John Carter is primarily known for jazz. John Carter’s music pulses with a rhythmic complexity that interlaces melodic lines into a tapestry of improvisation and structure, creating spaces for both contemplation and movement.

Where should I start if I like John Carter?

If you enjoy John Carter, start with Charles Mingus — their album "Newport Rebels" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz