If you like Sonny Red, try these artists

If you like Sonny Red, 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

Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Guide

Shared genres: hard bop

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Shared genres: hard bop

cool jazz hard bop jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: hard bop

bebop classical music electro
Clark Terry

Clark Terry

Shared genres: hard bop

bebop crossover jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Guide

Shared genres: hard bop

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: hard bop

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Gil Evans

Gil Evans

Similar era

cool jazz free jazz jazz
John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Guide

Shared genres: hard bop

free jazz hard bop jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Sonny Red?

Artists similar to Sonny Red include Miles Davis, Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock and Clark Terry. Each shares elements of Sonny Red's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Sonny Red?

Sonny Red is primarily known for hard bop. Sonny Red’s music pulses with vibrant melodies layered over complex rhythms, creating an engaging interplay of tension and resolution that invites ongoing reflection.

Where should I start if I like Sonny Red?

If you enjoy Sonny Red, start with Miles Davis — their album "Kind of Blue" is a great entry point. Shared genres: hard bop