Bands & artists like Ira Sullivan

If you like Ira Sullivan, 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

Ted Curson

Ted Curson

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Roy Ayers

Roy Ayers

Shared genres: jazz

acid jazz jazz jazz-funk
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz blues
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Ira Sullivan?

Artists similar to Ira Sullivan include Ted Curson, Oliver Nelson, Andrew Hill and Marian McPartland. Each shares elements of Ira Sullivan's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ira Sullivan?

Ira Sullivan is primarily known for jazz. Sullivan's music pulses with fluid melodic lines that weave in and out of lush harmonic landscapes, creating rhythmic conversations filled with tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Ira Sullivan?

If you enjoy Ira Sullivan, start with Ted Curson — their album "Snake Johnson" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz