Bands & artists like The Real Thing

If you like The Real Thing, 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

Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like The Real Thing?

Artists similar to The Real Thing include Albert Mangelsdorff, Sun Ra, Charles Mingus and Miles Davis. Each shares elements of The Real Thing's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Real Thing?

The Real Thing is primarily known for jazz. With a rich tapestry of layered rhythms and subtle shifts in dynamics, their music pulses with an organic flow that captivates both the mind and body.

Where should I start if I like The Real Thing?

If you enjoy The Real Thing, start with Albert Mangelsdorff — their album "Animal Dance" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz