If you like Bud Powell, try these artists

If you like Bud Powell, 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

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Jack DeJohnette

Jack DeJohnette

Shared genres: jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Bud Powell?

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

What genre is Bud Powell?

Bud Powell is primarily known for jazz. Each performance features rapid-fire melodic phrases woven through a dense tapestry of rhythmic variation and harmonic exploration.

Where should I start if I like Bud Powell?

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