Bands & artists like Sonny Fortune

If you like Sonny Fortune, 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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Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders

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Known for his spiritual jazz style, Sanders employs intricate melodies and polyrhythmic structures that resonate with Fortune's Afro-Cuban influences.

free jazz jazz
Promises
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Alice Coltrane

Alice Coltrane

Coltrane's use of modal jazz and ethereal soundscapes mirrors the expansive sonic space found in Sonny Fortune's work.

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Divine Songs
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Divine Songs

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Donald Byrd

Donald Byrd

Byrd's fusion of jazz and funk elements aligns closely with Fortune's energetic and rhythmic approach to jazz.

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Jazz Eyes
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Jazz Eyes

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Arturo Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval

Sandoval’s mastery of Afro-Cuban rhythms combined with jazz improvisation creates a vibrant sound palette reminiscent of Fortune's style.

Latin jazz jazz
Dear Diz
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Dear Diz

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Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's innovative fusion of jazz and Latin music showcases intricate melodies and complex rhythms similar to those in Fortune's compositions.

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The Ultimate Adventure
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The Ultimate Adventure

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Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter

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Shorter's sophisticated compositions and improvisational style align well with the intricate melodic structures found in Fortune's music.

bebop crossover jazz
A Tribute to Miles
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A Tribute to Miles

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Horace Silver

Horace Silver

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Silver’s blend of hard bop and Latin influences provides a rich rhythmic backdrop that resonates with Fortune's Afro-Cuban jazz roots.

hard bop jazz
Finger Poppin'
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Finger Poppin'

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Nina Simone

Nina Simone

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Simone’s soulful vocal delivery and incorporation of jazz elements create an emotional depth that parallels the introspective nature of Fortune's work.

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Wild Is the Wind
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Wild Is the Wind

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Common questions

Who sounds like Sonny Fortune?

Artists similar to Sonny Fortune include Pharoah Sanders, Alice Coltrane, Donald Byrd and Arturo Sandoval. Each shares elements of Sonny Fortune's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Sonny Fortune?

Sonny Fortune is primarily known for jazz fusion, free jazz and jazz-funk. A vibrant tapestry of intricate melodies dances over polyrhythmic grooves, creating an expansive sonic space that pulses with both energy and introspection.

Where should I start if I like Sonny Fortune?

If you enjoy Sonny Fortune, start with Pharoah Sanders — their album "Promises" is a great entry point. Known for his spiritual jazz style, Sanders employs intricate melodies and polyrhythmic structures that resonate with Fortune's Afro-Cuban influences.