Bands & artists like Steve Swell

If you like Steve Swell, 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

Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Buster Williams

Buster Williams

Shared genres: jazz

hard bop jazz jazz fusion
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Same era (~2010s)

blues blues rock jazz fusion
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Guide

Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Steve Swell?

Artists similar to Steve Swell include Hiromi Uehara, Sun Ra, Buster Williams and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Steve Swell's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Steve Swell?

Steve Swell is primarily known for jazz. A dense tapestry of sound marked by sharp bursts of rhythm and an ever-shifting interplay between dissonance and harmony.

Where should I start if I like Steve Swell?

If you enjoy Steve Swell, start with Hiromi Uehara — their album "Silver Lining Suite" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz