If you like John Lurie, try these artists

If you like John Lurie, 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

James Chance

James Chance

Shared genres: punk jazz

avant-funk dance-punk no wave
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz, jazz fusion

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz, jazz fusion

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz, jazz fusion

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion

jazz jazz fusion
John Scofield

John Scofield

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion

jazz jazz fusion
Marcus Miller

Marcus Miller

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion

funk jazz jazz fusion
Trevor Dunn

Trevor Dunn

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz avant-garde music classical music

Common questions

Who sounds like John Lurie?

Artists similar to John Lurie include James Chance, Sun Ra, Albert Mangelsdorff and Hiromi Uehara. Each shares elements of John Lurie's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is John Lurie?

John Lurie is primarily known for jazz fusion, avant-garde jazz and punk jazz. A rich interplay of fragmented rhythms and sparse melodies creates an atmospheric tension that invites contemplation and movement.

Where should I start if I like John Lurie?

If you enjoy John Lurie, start with James Chance — their album "Off White" is a great entry point. Shared genres: punk jazz