Bands & artists like Boris Vian

If you like Boris Vian, 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
Ted Curson

Ted Curson

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Boris Vian?

Artists similar to Boris Vian include Charles Mingus, Ted Curson, Sun Ra and Oliver Nelson. Each shares elements of Boris Vian's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Boris Vian?

Boris Vian is primarily known for jazz. With intricate rhythms that shift beneath emotive narratives, Vian's music pulsates with a restless energy that propels listeners through layers of sonic complexity.

Where should I start if I like Boris Vian?

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