If you like Pat Metheny, try these artists

If you like Pat Metheny, 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

John Coltrane

John Coltrane

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, post-bop

free jazz hard bop jazz
Kenny Barron

Kenny Barron

Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, post-bop

hard bop jazz post-bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, post-bop

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Shared genres: jazz fusion, post-bop

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop

bebop crossover jazz
Calle 13

Calle 13

Shared genres: Latin pop, world music

Latin hip-hop Latin pop alternative hip-hop
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop

jazz jazz fusion post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Pat Metheny?

Artists similar to Pat Metheny include John Coltrane, Kenny Barron, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Pat Metheny's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Pat Metheny?

Pat Metheny is primarily known for jazz fusion, Latin pop and post-bop. A delicate interplay of syncopated rhythms and sweeping melodic lines creates an atmosphere that pulsates with both intimacy and expansive depth.

Where should I start if I like Pat Metheny?

If you enjoy Pat Metheny, start with John Coltrane — their album "A Love Supreme" is a great entry point. Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, post-bop