If you like Jim Kelly, try these artists

If you like Jim Kelly, 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

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz fusion

bebop classical music electro
Acoustic Alchemy

Acoustic Alchemy

Shared genres: jazz fusion

jazz fusion jazz pop smooth jazz
Hiroshima

Hiroshima

Shared genres: jazz fusion

crossover jazz jazz fusion jazz pop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Shared genres: jazz fusion

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Masayoshi Takanaka

Masayoshi Takanaka

Shared genres: jazz fusion

city pop funk funk soul
Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius

Shared genres: jazz fusion

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Sadao Watanabe

Sadao Watanabe

Shared genres: jazz fusion

bossa nova jazz jazz fusion
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

Shared genres: jazz fusion

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Jim Kelly?

Artists similar to Jim Kelly include Herbie Hancock, Acoustic Alchemy, Hiroshima and Larry Carlton. Each shares elements of Jim Kelly's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Jim Kelly?

Jim Kelly is primarily known for jazz fusion. A nimble dance of complex rhythms and fluid melodies creates a textured experience that shifts between tension and release, leading listeners through an evolving landscape.

Where should I start if I like Jim Kelly?

If you enjoy Jim Kelly, start with Herbie Hancock — their album "Takin' Off" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz fusion