Artists similar to
John Surman
English jazz saxophonist, clarinettist and composer
In short
The artists most similar to John Surman are Anouar Brahem, Nils Petter Molvær, Terje Rypdal, Jan Garbarek and Arild Andersen, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Surman?
The artists most similar to John Surman are Anouar Brahem, Nils Petter Molvær, Terje Rypdal, Jan Garbarek and Arild Andersen, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free 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 Surman?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Pat Metheny, Esbjörn Svensson Trio and Chick Corea have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Surman" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Surman?
John Surman is usually associated with jazz, avant-garde jazz, free jazz and post-bop (artist · GB · born 1944), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 24 October 2026.