Bands & artists like Dean Laabs

If you like Dean Laabs, 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

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
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
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz 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

Common questions

Who sounds like Dean Laabs?

Artists similar to Dean Laabs include Oliver Nelson, Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Dean Laabs's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Dean Laabs?

Dean Laabs is primarily known for jazz. With a playful rhythm that ebbs and swells, Laabs crafts intricate grooves that allow space for both melodic exploration and rhythmic interaction.

Where should I start if I like Dean Laabs?

If you enjoy Dean Laabs, start with Oliver Nelson — their album "Soul Battle" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz