Bands & artists like Sam Jones

If you like Sam Jones, 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

Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Sam Jones?

Artists similar to Sam Jones include Marian McPartland, Oliver Nelson, Sun Ra and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Sam Jones's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Sam Jones?

Sam Jones is primarily known for jazz. The music pulses with syncopated rhythms and spacious harmonies that create a spacious tension, inviting listeners to explore the nuances of emotion within each phrase.

Where should I start if I like Sam Jones?

If you enjoy Sam Jones, start with Marian McPartland — their album "Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz