Bands & artists like The New Jazz Composers Octet

If you like The New Jazz Composers Octet, 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.

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Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like The New Jazz Composers Octet?

Artists similar to The New Jazz Composers Octet include Miles Davis, Albert Mangelsdorff, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of The New Jazz Composers Octet's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The New Jazz Composers Octet?

The New Jazz Composers Octet is primarily known for jazz. Layers intertwine with syncopated rhythms and expansive harmonies, creating a dynamic space where tension builds and resolves seamlessly.

Where should I start if I like The New Jazz Composers Octet?

If you enjoy The New Jazz Composers Octet, start with Miles Davis — their album "Rubberband" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz