In short
The artists most similar to Branford Marsalis are Angélique Kidjo, Charles Mingus, Joshua Redman, Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie, from the same jazz, hard bop and post-bop circle.
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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 Branford Marsalis?
The artists most similar to Branford Marsalis are Angélique Kidjo, Charles Mingus, Joshua Redman, Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie, from the same jazz, hard bop and post-bop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Branford Marsalis?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Chris Potter, Eric Dolphy and Dave Douglas have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Branford Marsalis" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Branford Marsalis?
Branford Marsalis is usually associated with jazz, hard bop and post-bop (artist · US · born 1960), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.