Bands & artists like Howard McGhee

If you like Howard McGhee, 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
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
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Howard McGhee?

Artists similar to Howard McGhee include Sun Ra, Charles Mingus, Marian McPartland and Oliver Nelson. Each shares elements of Howard McGhee's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Howard McGhee?

Howard McGhee is primarily known for jazz. McGhee's music unfolds with intricate melodic lines layered over richly textured rhythms, creating a vibrant interplay of tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Howard McGhee?

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