Bands & artists like Kirk Lightsey

If you like Kirk Lightsey, 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
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
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

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blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Kirk Lightsey?

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

What genre is Kirk Lightsey?

Kirk Lightsey is primarily known for jazz. Lightsey's music flows through intricate piano lines that weave in and out of measured silences, crafting an intimate dialogue marked by rhythmic tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Kirk Lightsey?

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