Bands & artists like Jimmy Cleveland

If you like Jimmy Cleveland, 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

Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Clark Terry

Clark Terry

Shared genres: jazz

bebop crossover jazz hard bop
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
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Higher popularity

blues blues rock jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Jimmy Cleveland?

Artists similar to Jimmy Cleveland include Oliver Nelson, Clark Terry, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Jimmy Cleveland's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Jimmy Cleveland?

Jimmy Cleveland is primarily known for jazz. Cleveland's music pulses with a rich, resonant timbre that intricately dances between rhythmic cadences and lyrical phrasing, evoking both tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Jimmy Cleveland?

If you enjoy Jimmy Cleveland, start with Oliver Nelson — their album "Soul Battle" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz