In short
The artists most similar to Barney Kessel are Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Oscar Peterson and Charlie Parker, from the same jazz, bebop and cool jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Barney Kessel?
The artists most similar to Barney Kessel are Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Oscar Peterson and Charlie Parker, from the same jazz, bebop and cool jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Barney Kessel?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Dave Brubeck have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Barney Kessel" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Barney Kessel?
Barney Kessel is usually associated with jazz, bebop, cool jazz and hard bop (artist · US · born 1923), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.