Artists similar to
Carla Bley
American jazz pianist and composer
In short
The artists most similar to Carla Bley are Steve Swallow, Bill Frisell, Charles Lloyd, Gary Burton and Ralph Towner, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free jazz circle.
Closest to Carla Bley
More similar artists
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 Carla Bley?
The artists most similar to Carla Bley are Steve Swallow, Bill Frisell, Charles Lloyd, Gary Burton and Ralph Towner, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free 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 Carla Bley?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Charlie Haden, Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Dave Douglas, John McLaughlin and Art Ensemble of Chicago have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Carla Bley" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Carla Bley?
Carla Bley is usually associated with jazz, avant-garde jazz, free jazz and post-bop (artist · US · born 1936), according to MusicBrainz genres.
Explore more
Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.