Bands & artists like Bill Smith

If you like Bill Smith, 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

Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Bill Smith?

Artists similar to Bill Smith include Oliver Nelson, Sun Ra, Marian McPartland and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Bill Smith's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Bill Smith?

Bill Smith is primarily known for jazz. Bill Smith’s music pulses with an intricate dance of rhythm and silence, crafting a textured tapestry that balances tension and release through deliberate improvisation.

Where should I start if I like Bill Smith?

If you enjoy Bill Smith, start with Oliver Nelson — their album "Soul Battle" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz