If you like Sarah Vaughan, try these artists

If you like Sarah Vaughan, 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

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: bebop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Guide

Shared genres: bebop, cool jazz, jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: bebop, jazz

bebop classical music electro
Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin

Shared genres: jazz

folk music jazz novelty music
Steely Dan

Steely Dan

Shared genres: jazz

jazz rhythm and blues rock music
Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

American folk music Americana Christian rock
Tom Waits

Tom Waits

Shared genres: jazz

blues experimental music jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Sarah Vaughan?

Artists similar to Sarah Vaughan include Sun Ra, Miles Davis, Marian McPartland and Herbie Hancock. Each shares elements of Sarah Vaughan's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Sarah Vaughan?

Sarah Vaughan is primarily known for bebop and cool jazz. Vaughan's voice resonates with a warm intensity, employing fluid phrasing and dynamic shifts that create a captivating interplay between tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Sarah Vaughan?

If you enjoy Sarah Vaughan, start with Sun Ra — their album "Strange Strings" is a great entry point. Shared genres: bebop, jazz