If you like Oscar Pettiford, try these artists

If you like Oscar Pettiford, 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

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Jack DeJohnette

Jack DeJohnette

Shared genres: jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Same era (~1980s)

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Oscar Pettiford?

Artists similar to Oscar Pettiford include Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Oscar Pettiford's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Oscar Pettiford?

Oscar Pettiford is primarily known for jazz. Pettiford’s music pulses with a vibrant rhythmic interplay, where the double bass dances between driving grooves and lyrical melodies that command attention.

Where should I start if I like Oscar Pettiford?

If you enjoy Oscar Pettiford, start with Herbie Hancock — their album "Takin' Off" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz