In short
The artists most similar to Don Ellis are Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker, from the same jazz 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 Don Ellis?
The artists most similar to Don Ellis are Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker, from the same 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 Don Ellis?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sonny Rollins, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Dave Brubeck, Eric Dolphy, Chick Corea and Thelonious Monk have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Don Ellis" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Don Ellis?
Don Ellis is usually associated with jazz (artist · US · born 1934), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.