Bands & artists like Ian Villafana

If you like Ian Villafana, 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
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Buster Williams

Buster Williams

Shared genres: jazz

hard bop jazz jazz fusion
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Same era (~2010s)

blues blues rock jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Ian Villafana?

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

What genre is Ian Villafana?

Ian Villafana is primarily known for jazz. Villafana's music pulses with a gentle groove, using elongated phrases and sparse instrumentation to create an intimate atmosphere filled with tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Ian Villafana?

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