Bands & artists like Ed Blackwell

If you like Ed Blackwell, 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
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz 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
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Ed Blackwell?

Artists similar to Ed Blackwell include Charles Mingus, Albert Mangelsdorff, Sun Ra and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Ed Blackwell's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ed Blackwell?

Ed Blackwell is primarily known for jazz. Blackwell's drumming pulses with intricate polyrhythms that create a tension-filled dialogue between lightness and weight, driving forward with an unpredictable yet engaging momentum.

Where should I start if I like Ed Blackwell?

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