In short
The artists most similar to Ben Allison are Chris Potter, The Nels Cline Singers and David Binney, from the same jazz and post-bop circle.
Closest to Ben Allison
Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Ben Allison?
The artists most similar to Ben Allison are Chris Potter, The Nels Cline Singers and David Binney, from the same jazz and post-bop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 3 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Ben Allison?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Chris Potter and David Binney have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ben Allison" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ben Allison?
Ben Allison is usually associated with jazz and post-bop (artist · US · born 1966), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.