If you like The Jazz Composer's Orchestra, try these artists

If you like The Jazz Composer's Orchestra, 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

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Gil Evans

Gil Evans

Shared genres: free jazz, jazz

cool jazz free jazz jazz
Weather Report

Weather Report

Shared genres: free jazz, jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Captain Beefheart

Captain Beefheart

Shared genres: free jazz

alternative rock art rock blues rock
Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz hard bop

Common questions

Who sounds like The Jazz Composer's Orchestra?

Artists similar to The Jazz Composer's Orchestra include Charles Mingus, Albert Mangelsdorff, Sun Ra and Gil Evans. Each shares elements of The Jazz Composer's Orchestra's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Jazz Composer's Orchestra?

The Jazz Composer's Orchestra is primarily known for free jazz and avant-garde jazz. The music pulses with intricate rhythms that shift unpredictably, driven by a dense layering of textures that encourages continual engagement and discovery.

Where should I start if I like The Jazz Composer's Orchestra?

If you enjoy The Jazz Composer's Orchestra, start with Charles Mingus — their album "Newport Rebels" is a great entry point. Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz