Bands & artists like Buddy DeFranco

If you like Buddy DeFranco, 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.

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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
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

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blues pop music post-bop
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
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Buddy DeFranco?

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

What genre is Buddy DeFranco?

Buddy DeFranco is primarily known for jazz. With a nimble articulation and spontaneous shifts in rhythm, DeFranco's music propels forward with a playful yet intense momentum that captivates as it challenges.

Where should I start if I like Buddy DeFranco?

If you enjoy Buddy DeFranco, start with Marian McPartland — their album "Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz