In short
The artists most similar to Paul Bley are Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Paul Bley Trio, Charles Mingus and Chick Corea, from the same jazz, avant-garde jazz and free jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Paul Bley?
The artists most similar to Paul Bley are Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Paul Bley Trio, Charles Mingus and Chick Corea, 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 Paul Bley?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Thelonious Monk, Stan Getz and Esbjörn Svensson Trio have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Paul Bley" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Paul Bley?
Paul Bley is usually associated with jazz, avant-garde jazz, free jazz and post-bop (artist · CA · born 1932), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.