If you like Kenny Wheeler, try these artists

If you like Kenny Wheeler, 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

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Guide

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz hard bop
Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Captain Beefheart

Captain Beefheart

Same era (~1990s)

alternative rock art rock blues rock
Chick Corea

Chick Corea

Guide

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
Charlie Haden

Charlie Haden

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Kenny Wheeler?

Artists similar to Kenny Wheeler include Sun Ra, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy and Andrew Hill. Each shares elements of Kenny Wheeler's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Kenny Wheeler?

Kenny Wheeler is primarily known for avant-garde jazz and chamber jazz. Kenny Wheeler’s work features a spacious yet intricate interplay of tones that builds tension through subtle rhythmic shifts and dynamic contrasts.

Where should I start if I like Kenny Wheeler?

If you enjoy Kenny Wheeler, start with Sun Ra — their album "Strange Strings" is a great entry point. Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, jazz