Bands & artists like Lasse Mårtenson

If you like Lasse Mårtenson, 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.

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Jan Johansson

Jan Johansson

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Johansson's minimalist piano compositions blend jazz with folk influences, creating a reflective atmosphere similar to Mårtenson's intricate melodic lines.

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Esbjörn Svensson Trio

Esbjörn Svensson Trio

E.S.T.'s innovative approach to jazz incorporates spacious arrangements and dynamic interplay, resonating with the tension and release found in Mårtenson's work.

jazz
Tord Gustavsen

Tord Gustavsen

Gustavsen's piano-led compositions feature delicate melodies and a contemplative mood, akin to the reflective qualities of Mårtenson's music.

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Vijay Iyer

Vijay Iyer

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Iyer's complex rhythmic structures and rich harmonic language create an engaging listening experience that parallels Mårtenson's intricate style.

jazz progressive jazz
Keith Jarrett

Keith Jarrett

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Jarrett's improvisational style and ability to create expansive soundscapes resonate with the spacious arrangements characteristic of Mårtenson's work.

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Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny

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Metheny's fusion of jazz with world music elements creates intricate melodies that invite reflection, much like Mårtenson’s compositions.

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Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

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Mehldau’s explorative piano style and emotive phrasing echo the melodic intricacies found in Mårtenson's music.

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Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's innovative jazz fusion blends complex melodies with a wide range of instrumentation, paralleling the adventurous spirit in Mårtenson's work.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Lasse Mårtenson?

Artists similar to Lasse Mårtenson include Jan Johansson, Esbjörn Svensson Trio, Tord Gustavsen and Vijay Iyer. Each shares elements of Lasse Mårtenson's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Lasse Mårtenson?

Lasse Mårtenson is primarily known for jazz. Mårtenson's music is marked by intricate melodic lines that dance through spacious arrangements, punctuated by moments of tension and release that invite reflection.

Where should I start if I like Lasse Mårtenson?

If you enjoy Lasse Mårtenson, start with Jan Johansson — their album "Jazz på svenska" is a great entry point. Johansson's minimalist piano compositions blend jazz with folk influences, creating a reflective atmosphere similar to Mårtenson's intricate melodic lines.