Bands & artists like Gene Lees

If you like Gene Lees, 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
Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz hard bop
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

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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
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Frank Gambale

Frank Gambale

Shared genres: jazz

instrumental rock jazz jazz fusion
Sergey Kuryokhin

Sergey Kuryokhin

Shared genres: jazz

Russian rock avant-garde music experimental rock
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Gene Lees?

Artists similar to Gene Lees include Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy, Albert Mangelsdorff and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Gene Lees's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Gene Lees?

Gene Lees is primarily known for jazz. Gene Lees crafts intricate melodies that pulse with rhythmic tension while unfolding layers of rich lyrical meaning.

Where should I start if I like Gene Lees?

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