Bands & artists like Wilbur Ware

If you like Wilbur Ware, 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

Ted Curson

Ted Curson

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Wilbur Ware?

Artists similar to Wilbur Ware include Ted Curson, Oliver Nelson, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Wilbur Ware's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Wilbur Ware?

Wilbur Ware is primarily known for jazz. A kinetic pulse drives Ware's bass lines, balancing intricate rhythmic phrasing with expansive silences that invite deep reflection.

Where should I start if I like Wilbur Ware?

If you enjoy Wilbur Ware, start with Ted Curson — their album "Snake Johnson" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz