Bands & artists like Ian Shaw

If you like Ian Shaw, 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
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Weather Report

Weather Report

Shared genres: jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Similar era

blues blues rock jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Ian Shaw?

Artists similar to Ian Shaw include Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, Hiromi Uehara and Albert Mangelsdorff. Each shares elements of Ian Shaw's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ian Shaw?

Ian Shaw is primarily known for jazz. Shaw's music pulses with rhythmic intricacy and emotional weight, marked by a fluid interplay of silence and expressive vocal lines that draw listeners into a contemplative space.

Where should I start if I like Ian Shaw?

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