Bands & artists like Mark Isham

If you like Mark Isham, 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

Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny

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Metheny's work features lush, layered guitar textures and intricate melodies that evoke a cinematic quality similar to Isham's compositions.

Latin pop hard bop jazz
Tord Gustavsen

Tord Gustavsen

Gustavsen's piano-driven jazz blends spacious harmonies with subtle, atmospheric elements, creating an immersive listening experience akin to Isham's style.

jazz
Brian Eno

Brian Eno

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Eno's ambient soundscapes often incorporate jazz elements and rich textures, paralleling the atmospheric depth found in Isham's music.

ambient music art pop art rock
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

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Frahm combines classical and electronic elements with a focus on texture and mood, reminiscent of the layered soundscapes created by Isham.

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music
Yann Tiersen

Yann Tiersen

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Tiersen's use of piano and strings creates emotive, filmic compositions that share a similar depth and textural richness with Isham's work.

minimalist music rock music
Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's fusion of jazz with various genres showcases complex melodic lines and dynamic arrangements that resonate with Isham’s intricate style.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
Ludovico Einaudi

Ludovico Einaudi

Einaudi's minimalist piano compositions are imbued with emotional depth and space, paralleling the atmospheric qualities found in Isham’s music.

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

Snarky Puppy

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This ensemble blends jazz fusion with world music influences, creating rich textures and complex arrangements that align well with Isham’s cinematic feel.

jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Mark Isham?

Artists similar to Mark Isham include Pat Metheny, Tord Gustavsen, Brian Eno and Nils Frahm. Each shares elements of Mark Isham's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Mark Isham?

Mark Isham is primarily known for jazz fusion. Isham’s music often swells with layered textures, moving between spacious reverberations and intricate melodic lines that collectively create a sense of cinematic depth.

Where should I start if I like Mark Isham?

If you enjoy Mark Isham, start with Pat Metheny — their album "Unity Band" is a great entry point. Metheny's work features lush, layered guitar textures and intricate melodies that evoke a cinematic quality similar to Isham's compositions.