If you like Bill Yancey, try these artists

If you like Bill Yancey, 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
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
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
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Higher popularity

blues blues rock jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Bill Yancey?

Artists similar to Bill Yancey include Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Bill Yancey's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Bill Yancey?

Bill Yancey is primarily known for jazz. Yancey's music pulses with intricate rhythms and fluid melodies that weave together spontaneity and structure, creating moments of tension and release that draw listeners into an immersive sonic experience.

Where should I start if I like Bill Yancey?

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