Bands & artists like Ketil Bjørnstad

If you like Ketil Bjørnstad, 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

Tord Gustavsen

Tord Gustavsen

Gustavsen's piano-driven compositions feature a serene atmosphere and subtle dynamics, similar to Bjørnstad's emotive style.

jazz
Eivind Aarset

Eivind Aarset

Aarset blends jazz with ambient soundscapes, creating spacious textures that resonate with Bjørnstad's use of silence.

ECM style jazz ambient music electroacoustic music
Marilyn Crispell

Marilyn Crispell

Crispell's improvisational piano work often explores emotional depth through minimalism, akin to the gentle pulse in Bjørnstad's music.

jazz
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

Frahm's fusion of classical and electronic elements creates atmospheric pieces that echo the introspective qualities found in Bjørnstad's compositions.

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music
Christian Wallumrød

Christian Wallumrød

Wallumrød's innovative use of harmonies and textures offers a contemplative listening experience reminiscent of Bjørnstad's work.

jazz
Keith Jarrett

Keith Jarrett

Guide

Jarrett's solo piano performances often explore vast emotional landscapes with a focus on spaciousness, mirroring Bjørnstad's aesthetic.

jazz
Chick Corea

Chick Corea

Guide

Corea's more introspective and melodic works showcase a delicate interplay of silence and sound that resonates with Bjørnstad’s style.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
Ludovico Einaudi

Ludovico Einaudi

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Einaudi’s minimalist piano pieces evoke strong emotions through simplicity and space, akin to the essence of Bjørnstad’s music.

20th-century classical music minimalist music neoclassical new-age music

Common questions

Who sounds like Ketil Bjørnstad?

Artists similar to Ketil Bjørnstad include Tord Gustavsen, Eivind Aarset, Marilyn Crispell and Nils Frahm. Each shares elements of Ketil Bjørnstad's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ketil Bjørnstad?

Ketil Bjørnstad is primarily known for jazz. Bjørnstad's music embodies a gentle pulse of time, drawing out emotions through spacious phrasing and carefully placed silences.

Where should I start if I like Ketil Bjørnstad?

If you enjoy Ketil Bjørnstad, start with Tord Gustavsen — their album "Natt i Betlehem" is a great entry point. Gustavsen's piano-driven compositions feature a serene atmosphere and subtle dynamics, similar to Bjørnstad's emotive style.