Bands & artists like Sonny Sharrock
If you like Sonny Sharrock, 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
James Blood Ulmer
Ulmer's guitar work blends jazz and blues with a raw, expressive style that mirrors Sharrock's jagged rhythms.
Pharoah Sanders
GuideSanders' avant-garde jazz incorporates intense saxophone textures and spiritual themes, paralleling Sharrock's emotional depth.
Ornette Coleman
GuideColeman's free jazz approach features dissonant harmonies and innovative structures that resonate with Sharrock's exploratory sound.
John Zorn
GuideZorn's eclectic compositions often fuse jazz with avant-garde elements, creating tension-filled soundscapes akin to Sharrock's style.
David S. Ware
Ware's powerful saxophone playing and complex improvisations evoke a similar intensity and unpredictability found in Sharrock's music.
Henry Threadgill
Threadgill's innovative use of instrumentation and rhythm creates a dynamic interplay that aligns well with the sharp textures of Sharrock's work.
Sun Ra
GuideSun Ra's cosmic jazz combines experimental sounds and complex rhythms, echoing the adventurous spirit present in Sharrock’s music.
Derek Bailey
GuideBailey’s improvisational guitar techniques emphasize dissonance and texture, resonating with the jagged sonic palette of Sonny Sharrock.
Common questions
Who sounds like Sonny Sharrock?
Artists similar to Sonny Sharrock include James Blood Ulmer, Pharoah Sanders, Ornette Coleman and John Zorn. Each shares elements of Sonny Sharrock's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Sonny Sharrock?
Sonny Sharrock is primarily known for funk and jazz. The music pulsates with jagged rhythms and sharp textures that ignite tension while simultaneously creating moments of stark release.
Where should I start if I like Sonny Sharrock?
If you enjoy Sonny Sharrock, start with James Blood Ulmer — their album "Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions" is a great entry point. Ulmer's guitar work blends jazz and blues with a raw, expressive style that mirrors Sharrock's jagged rhythms.