If you like Jimmy Knepper, try these artists

If you like Jimmy Knepper, 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

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Jimmy Knepper?

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

What genre is Jimmy Knepper?

Jimmy Knepper is primarily known for jazz. Knepper’s trombone weaves a warm, resonant texture that oscillates between intimate whispers and bold crescendos, creating a rich tapestry of emotion through careful phrasing and dynamic restraint.

Where should I start if I like Jimmy Knepper?

If you enjoy Jimmy Knepper, start with Sun Ra — their album "Visions" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz