If you like Oliver Nelson, try these artists

If you like Oliver Nelson, 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

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

bebop classical music electro
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Guide

Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Clark Terry

Clark Terry

Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

bebop crossover jazz hard bop
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Guide

Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Shared genres: jazz fusion, post-bop

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Oliver Nelson?

Artists similar to Oliver Nelson include Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Clark Terry and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Oliver Nelson's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Oliver Nelson?

Oliver Nelson is primarily known for jazz fusion, post-bop and bebop. With tightly woven melodies that shift through complex time signatures, Nelson’s compositions pulse with a rhythmic urgency that invites both reflection and movement.

Where should I start if I like Oliver Nelson?

If you enjoy Oliver Nelson, start with Herbie Hancock — their album "Takin' Off" is a great entry point. Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz