Bands & artists like Jimmy Ponder

If you like Jimmy Ponder, 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.

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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
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

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blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Jimmy Ponder?

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

What genre is Jimmy Ponder?

Jimmy Ponder is primarily known for jazz. Ponder’s music thrives on intricate phrasing and subtle tension, where each note breathes life into a textured tapestry of rhythm and melody.

Where should I start if I like Jimmy Ponder?

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