In short
The artists most similar to Woody Shaw are John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery and Stan Getz, from the same hard bop, jazz and avant-garde jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Woody Shaw?
The artists most similar to Woody Shaw are John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery and Stan Getz, from the same hard bop, jazz 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 Woody Shaw?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Jackie McLean and Thelonious Monk have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Woody Shaw" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Woody Shaw?
Woody Shaw is usually associated with hard bop, jazz, avant-garde jazz and post-bop (artist · US · born 1944), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.