In short
The artists most similar to George Russell are Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Andrew Hill and Dexter Gordon, 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 George Russell?
The artists most similar to George Russell are Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Andrew Hill and Dexter Gordon, 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 George Russell?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Eric Dolphy, Pharoah Sanders, Sun Ra and Art Ensemble of Chicago have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like George Russell" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is George Russell?
George Russell is usually associated with jazz (artist · US · born 1923), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.