Bands & artists like Arif Mardin

If you like Arif Mardin, 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

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

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blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Arif Mardin?

Artists similar to Arif Mardin include Charles Mingus, Marian McPartland, Miles Davis and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Arif Mardin's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Arif Mardin?

Arif Mardin is primarily known for jazz. Mardin’s music pulses with rhythmic intricacies that interplay with lush harmonies, inviting both tension and release throughout dynamic arrangements.

Where should I start if I like Arif Mardin?

If you enjoy Arif Mardin, start with Charles Mingus — their album "Newport Rebels" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz