Bands & artists like Iain Ballamy

If you like Iain Ballamy, 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.

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Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Marian McPartland

Marian McPartland

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz jazz
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
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

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Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

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blues pop music post-bop
Jack DeJohnette

Jack DeJohnette

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Shared genres: jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Iain Ballamy?

Artists similar to Iain Ballamy include Miles Davis, Marian McPartland, Sun Ra and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Iain Ballamy's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Iain Ballamy?

Iain Ballamy is primarily known for jazz. The music pulses with rhythmic intricacies and textural variance, creating an immersive experience that oscillates between tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Iain Ballamy?

If you enjoy Iain Ballamy, start with Miles Davis — their album "Dig" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz