In short
The artists most similar to Kenny Wheeler are Jack DeJohnette, Bill Frisell, John Coltrane, John Abercrombie and Ralph Towner, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free improvisation 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 Kenny Wheeler?
The artists most similar to Kenny Wheeler are Jack DeJohnette, Bill Frisell, John Coltrane, John Abercrombie and Ralph Towner, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free improvisation circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Kenny Wheeler?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John McLaughlin, Dave Douglas and Esbjörn Svensson Trio have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Kenny Wheeler" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Kenny Wheeler?
Kenny Wheeler is usually associated with jazz, avant-garde jazz, free improvisation and free jazz (artist · CA · born 1930), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.