In short
The artists most similar to Herbie Hancock are Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington and Bill Evans, from the same jazz, hard bop and jazz fusion 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 Herbie Hancock?
The artists most similar to Herbie Hancock are Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington and Bill Evans, from the same jazz, hard bop and jazz fusion circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Herbie Hancock?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Nina Simone and Billie Holiday have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Herbie Hancock" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Herbie Hancock?
Herbie Hancock is usually associated with jazz, hard bop, jazz fusion and electro (artist · US · born 1940), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.