Bands & artists like Michel Camilo

If you like Michel Camilo, 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

Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's blend of jazz and Latin influences, along with his virtuosic piano skills, creates a similar rhythmic vitality and melodic flow.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
Arturo Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval

Sandoval's energetic trumpet playing and incorporation of Afro-Cuban rhythms resonate well with Camilo's vibrant Latin jazz style.

Latin jazz jazz
Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

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Mehldau's intricate piano work and blending of jazz with classical elements parallel Camilo's sophisticated approach to melody and rhythm.

jazz jazz fusion
Pablo Ziegler

Pablo Ziegler

Ziegler’s compositions often fuse traditional Argentine tango with jazz, echoing the rhythmic complexity found in Camilo's music.

tango
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Hiromi’s dynamic piano performances and fusion of jazz with various genres create a similar sense of energy and innovation.

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Tito Puente

Tito Puente

Puente’s mastery of Latin rhythms and percussion brings an infectious groove that aligns closely with Camilo's rhythmic vitality.

music of Latin America salsa
Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Rubalcaba’s innovative piano techniques and rich harmonic language resonate with the intricate structures found in Camilo's work.

jazz jazz fusion
Danilo Pérez

Danilo Pérez

Pérez’s integration of world music elements into jazz parallels the multicultural influences present in Camilo's compositions.

Latin jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Michel Camilo?

Artists similar to Michel Camilo include Chick Corea, Arturo Sandoval, Brad Mehldau and Pablo Ziegler. Each shares elements of Michel Camilo's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Michel Camilo?

Michel Camilo is primarily known for classical, hard bop and Latin music. Camilo's music pulsates with rhythmic vitality, characterized by sharp grooves that pulse against flowing melodies, creating a captivating tension between freedom and structure.

Where should I start if I like Michel Camilo?

If you enjoy Michel Camilo, start with Chick Corea — their album "Children's Songs" is a great entry point. Corea's blend of jazz and Latin influences, along with his virtuosic piano skills, creates a similar rhythmic vitality and melodic flow.