Bands & artists like Santa Cruz

If you like Santa Cruz, 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.

jazz jazz rock rock music

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Frank Zappa

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Shared genres: jazz, jazz rock, rock music

alternative rock art music avant-garde music

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Burnt Weeny Sandwich

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Larry Carlton

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Shared genres: jazz rock, rock music

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

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Take Your Pick

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer

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Shared genres: jazz rock

art rock experimental rock jazz rock

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Black Moon

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Piknik

Shared genres: rock music

Russian rock art rock blues rock

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Tanets Volka

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Pat Metheny

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Shared genres: jazz

Latin pop hard bop jazz

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Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny

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Splean

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alternative rock art rock electronic rock

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Dusty Fact

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The Mothers of Invention

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blues rock experimental rock hard rock

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Mothermania

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King Crimson

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Shared genres: jazz rock

art rock jazz rock progressive rock

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Beat

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Common questions

Who sounds like Santa Cruz?

Artists similar to Santa Cruz include Frank Zappa, Larry Carlton, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Piknik. Each shares elements of Santa Cruz's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is primarily known for jazz and jazz rock. With an intricate interplay of rhythm and melody, Santa Cruz crafts expansive soundscapes that gradually build tension before releasing into cathartic resolutions.

Where should I start if I like Santa Cruz?

If you enjoy Santa Cruz, start with Frank Zappa — their album "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz, jazz rock, rock music