Artists similar to
John Abercrombie
American jazz guitarist
In short
The artists most similar to John Abercrombie are Pat Metheny, Jan Garbarek, Ralph Towner, John McLaughlin and John Coltrane, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and contemporary jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Abercrombie?
The artists most similar to John Abercrombie are Pat Metheny, Jan Garbarek, Ralph Towner, John McLaughlin and John Coltrane, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and contemporary 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 John Abercrombie?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Larry Coryell, Bill Evans and Mammal Hands have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Abercrombie" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Abercrombie?
John Abercrombie is usually associated with jazz, avant-garde jazz, contemporary jazz and free jazz (artist · US · born 1944), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 27 October 2026.