Bands & artists like Johnny Coles

If you like Johnny Coles, 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

Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
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
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

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 Johnny Coles?

Artists similar to Johnny Coles include Oliver Nelson, Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Johnny Coles's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Johnny Coles?

Johnny Coles is primarily known for jazz. Coles's music features spacious phrasing punctuated by moments of crisp articulation, creating an intimate conversation marked by tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Johnny Coles?

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