Bands & artists like Kevin Hays

If you like Kevin Hays, 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

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
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
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
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Similar era

blues blues rock jazz fusion
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Kevin Hays?

Artists similar to Kevin Hays include Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Hiromi Uehara and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Kevin Hays's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Kevin Hays?

Kevin Hays is primarily known for jazz. Hays's music pulses with an engaging rhythm, characterized by rich harmonic textures that invite tension before resolving into moments of reflective calm.

Where should I start if I like Kevin Hays?

If you enjoy Kevin Hays, start with Charles Mingus — their album "Newport Rebels" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz