In short
The artists most similar to Mal Waldron are Booker Ervin, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus and Bill Evans Trio, from the same jazz, hard bop and avant-garde jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mal Waldron?
The artists most similar to Mal Waldron are Booker Ervin, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus and Bill Evans Trio, from the same jazz, hard bop and avant-garde 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 Mal Waldron?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Thelonious Monk, Eric Dolphy, Jackie McLean and Archie Shepp have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mal Waldron" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mal Waldron?
Mal Waldron is usually associated with jazz, hard bop, avant-garde jazz and free jazz (artist · US · born 1926), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.