In short
The artists most similar to Paul Desmond are Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Bill Evans, John Coltrane and The Dave Brubeck Quartet, from the same jazz and cool jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Paul Desmond?
The artists most similar to Paul Desmond are Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Bill Evans, John Coltrane and The Dave Brubeck Quartet, from the same jazz and cool 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 Desmond?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Dave Brubeck, Art Pepper and Thelonious Monk have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Paul Desmond" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Paul Desmond?
Paul Desmond is usually associated with jazz and cool jazz (artist · US · born 1924), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.