Bands & artists like Hubert Laws
If you like Hubert Laws, 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
Bob James
GuideKnown for his smooth jazz compositions, Bob James shares a similar rhythmic intricacy and melodic fluidity, often incorporating lush harmonies.
David Sanborn
GuideSanborn’s expressive alto saxophone playing and fusion of jazz with R&B elements make him a fitting comparison to Laws’s sound.
Wayne Shorter
GuideShorter's innovative compositions and intricate improvisational style echo the melodic sophistication found in Laws's work.
Chick Corea
GuideCorea's fusion of jazz with various genres showcases intricate rhythms and harmonic explorations reminiscent of Laws's musical palette.
Kenny Garrett
Garrett's contemporary jazz approach combines complex rhythms and emotive saxophone lines that parallel the feel of Hubert Laws.
Marcus Miller
GuideAs a bassist and producer, Miller blends jazz with funk and R&B, creating grooves that resonate well with Laws’s rhythmic intricacies.
Nils Frahm
GuideFrahm's experimental approach to jazz-infused electronic music offers gentle harmonic shifts and intricate textures akin to Laws's style.
Pat Metheny
GuideMetheny’s guitar work often features fluid melodies over syncopated rhythms, reflecting a similar complexity to that of Hubert Laws.
Common questions
Who sounds like Hubert Laws?
Artists similar to Hubert Laws include Bob James, David Sanborn, Wayne Shorter and Chick Corea. Each shares elements of Hubert Laws's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Hubert Laws?
Hubert Laws is primarily known for jazz and R&B. Laws’s music pulses with a rhythmic intricacy, where fluid melodic lines intertwine against a backdrop of syncopated grooves and gentle harmonic shifts.
Where should I start if I like Hubert Laws?
If you enjoy Hubert Laws, start with Bob James — their album "Foxie" is a great entry point. Known for his smooth jazz compositions, Bob James shares a similar rhythmic intricacy and melodic fluidity, often incorporating lush harmonies.