Bands & artists like Cecil Payne

If you like Cecil Payne, 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
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Same era (~1980s)

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Cecil Payne?

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

What genre is Cecil Payne?

Cecil Payne is primarily known for jazz. The music pulses with a deep, resonant groove that envelops listeners while navigating intricate melodic lines through moments of tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Cecil Payne?

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