If you like Jimmy Heath, try these artists

If you like Jimmy Heath, 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

Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Same era (~1980s)

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Roy Ayers

Roy Ayers

Shared genres: jazz

acid jazz jazz jazz-funk
Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Jimmy Heath?

Artists similar to Jimmy Heath include Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock and Marian McPartland. Each shares elements of Jimmy Heath's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Jimmy Heath?

Jimmy Heath is primarily known for jazz. Heath's music pulses with rhythmic intricacies and melodic contours that invite deep listening while maintaining an organic flow of tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Jimmy Heath?

If you enjoy Jimmy Heath, start with Miles Davis — their album "Kind of Blue" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz