In short
The artists most similar to Eric Dolphy are John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and post-bop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Eric Dolphy?
The artists most similar to Eric Dolphy are John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz 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 Eric Dolphy?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Bill Evans, Freddie Hubbard and Jackie McLean have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Eric Dolphy" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Eric Dolphy?
Eric Dolphy is usually associated with jazz, avant-garde jazz, post-bop and free jazz (artist · US · born 1928), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 28 October 2026.