Bands & artists like Larry Smith

If you like Larry Smith, 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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Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Larry Smith?

Artists similar to Larry Smith include Oliver Nelson, Miles Davis, Sun Ra and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Larry Smith's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Larry Smith?

Larry Smith is primarily known for jazz. Rooted in a rhythmic pulse, Smith's music shifts through intricate textures, laying down layers of sound that build tension before releasing into moments of expressive freedom.

Where should I start if I like Larry Smith?

If you enjoy Larry Smith, start with Oliver Nelson — their album "Soul Battle" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz