If you like Miles Davis, try these artists

If you like Miles Davis, 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

Gil Evans

Gil Evans

Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz, jazz fusion

cool jazz free jazz jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Shared genres: hard bop, jazz, modal jazz

free jazz hard bop jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: bebop, hard bop, jazz

bebop classical music electro
Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

Shared genres: jazz

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American folk music Americana Christian rock
Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Shared genres: jazz

Western swing country music easy listening

Common questions

Who sounds like Miles Davis?

Artists similar to Miles Davis include Gil Evans, Sun Ra, John Coltrane and Herbie Hancock. Each shares elements of Miles Davis's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Miles Davis?

Miles Davis is primarily known for jazz fusion, bebop and hard bop. A masterful interplay of tension and release shapes the rhythmic pulses and atmospheric layers within each piece, creating an immersive listening experience.

Where should I start if I like Miles Davis?

If you enjoy Miles Davis, start with Gil Evans — their album "Out of the Cool" is a great entry point. Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz, jazz fusion