Bands & artists like Dicky Wells

If you like Dicky Wells, 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
Ted Curson

Ted Curson

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Dicky Wells?

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

What genre is Dicky Wells?

Dicky Wells is primarily known for jazz. The music pulses with rhythmic intricacies, drawing listeners into an expansive space marked by nuanced layers and dynamic interplay.

Where should I start if I like Dicky Wells?

If you enjoy Dicky Wells, start with Sun Ra — their album "Visions" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz