If you like Gerald Wilson, try these artists

If you like Gerald Wilson, 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

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Jack DeJohnette

Jack DeJohnette

Shared genres: jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Gerald Wilson?

Artists similar to Gerald Wilson include Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Gerald Wilson's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Gerald Wilson?

Gerald Wilson is primarily known for jazz. Wilson’s music unfolds with intricate orchestral layers that pulse with rhythmic tension and dynamic shifts, creating an immersive listening journey.

Where should I start if I like Gerald Wilson?

If you enjoy Gerald Wilson, start with Sun Ra — their album "Strange Strings" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz