If you like Charlie Haden, try these artists

If you like Charlie Haden, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz hard bop
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders

Shared genres: free jazz, jazz

free jazz jazz
Joe McPhee

Joe McPhee

Shared genres: free jazz, jazz

free jazz jazz
William Parker

William Parker

Shared genres: free jazz, jazz

free jazz jazz
Jack DeJohnette

Jack DeJohnette

Shared genres: free jazz, jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Charlie Haden?

Artists similar to Charlie Haden include Sun Ra, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy and Herbie Hancock. Each shares elements of Charlie Haden's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Charlie Haden?

Charlie Haden is primarily known for free jazz and avant-garde jazz. Haden's music emphasizes spacious phrasing and quiet tension, inviting reflection through its deliberate pacing and emotional depth.

Where should I start if I like Charlie Haden?

If you enjoy Charlie Haden, start with Sun Ra — their album "Strange Strings" is a great entry point. Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, free jazz, jazz