Bands & artists like Gary Thomas

If you like Gary Thomas, 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

Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper

Combining jazz with hip-hop elements, Glasper's work features intricate piano melodies and complex rhythms that resonate with Gary Thomas's style.

jazz progressive jazz
Kamasi Washington

Kamasi Washington

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Washington's expansive compositions blend jazz improvisation with modern influences, creating a rich soundscape similar to Thomas's intricate tapestries.

jazz
Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza Spalding

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Spalding’s fusion of jazz, soul, and experimental sounds offers a melodic exploration that aligns well with the introspective qualities of Thomas's work.

funk jazz soul
Hiatus Kaiyote

Hiatus Kaiyote

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Their blend of neo-soul and jazz-inflected grooves creates a lush sound palette that complements the rhythmic intricacies present in Gary Thomas's music.

neo soul
Flying Lotus

Flying Lotus

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Known for his genre-blurring production, Flying Lotus combines electronic, jazz, and hip-hop elements that echo the complexity of Thomas's sonic explorations.

electronic music experimental music hip-hop
Thundercat

Thundercat

With his virtuosic bass playing and fusion of jazz-funk and R&B, Thundercat shares a similar intricate musicality with Gary Thomas.

electronic music neo soul
A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest

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Their innovative use of jazz samples within hip-hop beats creates a layered listening experience akin to the rhythmic complexity found in Thomas's work.

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop hip-hop
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

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Frahm's blending of classical and electronic elements produces a meditative quality that resonates with the introspective moments in Gary Thomas's music.

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music

Common questions

Who sounds like Gary Thomas?

Artists similar to Gary Thomas include Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, Esperanza Spalding and Hiatus Kaiyote. Each shares elements of Gary Thomas's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Gary Thomas?

Gary Thomas is primarily known for jazz and rapping. A dense interplay of rhythmic complexity and melodic exploration creates an intricate tapestry that propels the listener forward while inviting moments of introspection.

Where should I start if I like Gary Thomas?

If you enjoy Gary Thomas, start with Robert Glasper — their album "Everything's Beautiful" is a great entry point. Combining jazz with hip-hop elements, Glasper's work features intricate piano melodies and complex rhythms that resonate with Gary Thomas's style.