Bands & artists like New York Contemporary Five

If you like New York Contemporary Five, 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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Clark Terry

Clark Terry

Shared genres: jazz

bebop crossover jazz hard bop
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Ted Curson

Ted Curson

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Guide

Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues

Common questions

Who sounds like New York Contemporary Five?

Artists similar to New York Contemporary Five include Clark Terry, Oliver Nelson, Sun Ra and Ted Curson. Each shares elements of New York Contemporary Five's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is New York Contemporary Five?

New York Contemporary Five is primarily known for jazz. Each piece pulses with intricate rhythms and interlocking melodies, creating moments of tension that release into expansive sonic vistas.

Where should I start if I like New York Contemporary Five?

If you enjoy New York Contemporary Five, start with Clark Terry — their album "Memories of Duke" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz