Bands & artists like Walter Davis

If you like Walter Davis, 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

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Walter Davis?

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

What genre is Walter Davis?

Walter Davis is primarily known for jazz. With a rhythmic fluidity that shifts seamlessly between tension and release, Davis's music envelops listeners in a textured interplay of melody and silence.

Where should I start if I like Walter Davis?

If you enjoy Walter Davis, start with Marian McPartland — their album "Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Steely Dan" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz