Bands & artists like Rosemary Clooney

If you like Rosemary Clooney, 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.

New to Rosemary Clooney? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

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Known as the 'First Lady of Song', her smooth vocal delivery and impeccable phrasing in jazz standards resonate closely with Clooney's style.

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Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

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His warm baritone voice and lush arrangements create a similar immersive experience, blending jazz and pop seamlessly.

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Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan

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With her rich vocal tone and sophisticated phrasing, Vaughan's jazz interpretations evoke a comparable emotional depth to Clooney's work.

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Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

Holiday's unique vocal style and emotive storytelling in jazz music align well with the warmth and rhythmic nuances found in Clooney's performances.

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Diana Krall

Diana Krall

Her blend of jazz and pop with a smooth vocal delivery and piano accompaniment mirrors the melodic warmth present in Clooney's music.

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June Christy

June Christy

Christy's cool jazz vocals and ability to convey emotion through phrasing make her a fitting recommendation for fans of Clooney.

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Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee

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Lee's sultry voice and ability to fuse pop with jazz elements create a sound that is reminiscent of Clooney's musical approach.

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Lena Horne

Lena Horne

Horne's powerful yet smooth vocals combined with her ability to convey deep emotion align well with the characteristics of Clooney's music.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Rosemary Clooney?

Artists similar to Rosemary Clooney include Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday. Each shares elements of Rosemary Clooney's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Rosemary Clooney?

Rosemary Clooney is primarily known for jazz. Clooney's music is characterized by a smooth yet powerful delivery that intricately weaves together rhythmic phrasing and melodic warmth, creating an immersive listening experience.

Where should I start if I like Rosemary Clooney?

If you enjoy Rosemary Clooney, start with Ella Fitzgerald — their album "At Newport" is a great entry point. Known as the 'First Lady of Song', her smooth vocal delivery and impeccable phrasing in jazz standards resonate closely with Clooney's style.