Bands & artists like The Birdland Big Band

If you like The Birdland Big Band, 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

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like The Birdland Big Band?

Artists similar to The Birdland Big Band include Sun Ra, Hiromi Uehara, Charles Mingus and Albert Mangelsdorff. Each shares elements of The Birdland Big Band's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Birdland Big Band?

The Birdland Big Band is primarily known for jazz. A vibrant tapestry of lush brass harmonies and tight rhythmic grooves bursts forth with an energetic interplay that shifts seamlessly between structured arrangements and spontaneous improvisation.

Where should I start if I like The Birdland Big Band?

If you enjoy The Birdland Big Band, start with Sun Ra — their album "Visions" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz