Bands & artists like Smiley Winters

If you like Smiley Winters, 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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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
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

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

Common questions

Who sounds like Smiley Winters?

Artists similar to Smiley Winters include Oliver Nelson, Sun Ra, Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Smiley Winters's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Smiley Winters?

Smiley Winters is primarily known for jazz. With a fluid swing that invites both tension and release, her music layers intricate melodies over minimalistic rhythms, creating an engaging dialogue between freedom and structure.

Where should I start if I like Smiley Winters?

If you enjoy Smiley Winters, start with Oliver Nelson — their album "Soul Battle" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz