Artists similar to
Ornette Coleman
US jazz saxophonist, trumpeter, violinist, and composer
In short
The artists most similar to Ornette Coleman are John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Ornette Coleman?
The artists most similar to Ornette Coleman are John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock, 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 Ornette Coleman?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Freddie Hubbard and Max Roach have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ornette Coleman" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ornette Coleman?
Ornette Coleman is usually associated with jazz, avant-garde jazz, free jazz and free funk (artist · US · born 1930), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.