In short
The artists most similar to Herb Ellis are John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Wes Montgomery, Gerry Mulligan and Lester Young, from the same jazz, bebop and cool jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Herb Ellis?
The artists most similar to Herb Ellis are John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Wes Montgomery, Gerry Mulligan and Lester Young, from the same jazz, bebop and cool 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 Herb Ellis?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bill Evans, Freddie Hubbard, Stan Getz and Sonny Rollins have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Herb Ellis" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Herb Ellis?
Herb Ellis is usually associated with jazz, bebop, cool jazz and swing (artist · US · born 1921), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.