In short
The artists most similar to Scott LaFaro are Bill Evans Trio, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus and Dexter Gordon, from the same bebop, cool jazz and jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Scott LaFaro?
The artists most similar to Scott LaFaro are Bill Evans Trio, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus and Dexter Gordon, from the same bebop, cool jazz and 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 Scott LaFaro?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck and Eric Dolphy have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Scott LaFaro" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Scott LaFaro?
Scott LaFaro is usually associated with bebop, cool jazz and jazz (artist · US · born 1936), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.