Bands & artists like Sylvia Syms

If you like Sylvia Syms, 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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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
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Sylvia Syms?

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

What genre is Sylvia Syms?

Sylvia Syms is primarily known for jazz. Her music pulses with rhythmic complexity, emphasizing breathy phrasing and dynamic interplay that draws listeners into its emotional core.

Where should I start if I like Sylvia Syms?

If you enjoy Sylvia Syms, start with Sun Ra — their album "Visions" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz