Bands & artists like Larry Willis

If you like Larry Willis, 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

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie

Shared genres: Afro-Cuban jazz, bebop, jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz bebop jazz
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: Afro-Cuban jazz, jazz, jazz fusion

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: bebop, jazz, jazz fusion

bebop classical music electro
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: bebop, jazz, jazz fusion

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Weather Report

Weather Report

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Ramsey Lewis

Ramsey Lewis

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith

Shared genres: jazz fusion, jazz-funk

funk hard bop indie rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Larry Willis?

Artists similar to Larry Willis include Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Fortune, Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of Larry Willis's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Larry Willis?

Larry Willis is primarily known for jazz fusion, jazz-funk and bebop. Layered piano lines intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a textured landscape that shifts between tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Larry Willis?

If you enjoy Larry Willis, start with Dizzy Gillespie — their album "For Musicians Only" is a great entry point. Shared genres: Afro-Cuban jazz, bebop, jazz