Bands & artists like Walter Smith III

If you like Walter Smith III, 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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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
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

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blues blues rock jazz fusion
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Walter Smith III?

Artists similar to Walter Smith III include Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, Miles Davis and Hiromi Uehara. Each shares elements of Walter Smith III's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Walter Smith III?

Walter Smith III is primarily known for jazz. With a fluidity that intertwines melodic lines and rhythmic complexities, Smith's music creates a rich tapestry of sound marked by both tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Walter Smith III?

If you enjoy Walter Smith III, start with Charles Mingus — their album "Newport Rebels" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz