Bands & artists like James Newton

If you like James Newton, 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
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Same era (~1980s)

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like James Newton?

Artists similar to James Newton include Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, Miles Davis and Albert Mangelsdorff. Each shares elements of James Newton's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is James Newton?

James Newton is primarily known for jazz. A fluid mix of airy textures and rhythmic complexity underpins Newton's work, capturing moments of tension that release into expansive melodic expressions.

Where should I start if I like James Newton?

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