If you like Percy Heath, try these artists

If you like Percy Heath, 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

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

cool jazz hard bop jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

bebop classical music electro
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
John Coltrane

John Coltrane

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

free jazz hard bop jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill

Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Percy Heath?

Artists similar to Percy Heath include Ahmad Jamal, Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Percy Heath's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Percy Heath?

Percy Heath is primarily known for hard bop. Percy's bass lines pulse with rhythmic intricacy while weaving melodic threads that create a dense tapestry of sound, rich in texture and movement.

Where should I start if I like Percy Heath?

If you enjoy Percy Heath, start with Ahmad Jamal — their album "Pittsburgh" is a great entry point. Shared genres: hard bop, jazz