If you like Willie Bobo, try these artists

If you like Willie Bobo, 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

Tom Scott

Tom Scott

Shared genres: jazz, jazz-funk

West Coast jazz blues jazz
Sadao Watanabe

Sadao Watanabe

Shared genres: bossa nova, jazz, jazz-funk

bossa nova jazz jazz fusion
Herbie Mann

Herbie Mann

Shared genres: bossa nova, jazz

acid jazz bossa nova disco
Cesar Camargo Mariano

Cesar Camargo Mariano

Shared genres: bossa nova, jazz

bossa nova jazz music of Brazil
Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Shared genres: bossa nova, jazz

bossa nova funk jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz, jazz-funk

bebop classical music electro
Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione

Shared genres: jazz, jazz-funk

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith

Shared genres: jazz-funk

funk hard bop indie rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Willie Bobo?

Artists similar to Willie Bobo include Tom Scott, Sadao Watanabe, Herbie Mann and Cesar Camargo Mariano. Each shares elements of Willie Bobo's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Willie Bobo?

Willie Bobo is primarily known for jazz, bossa nova and jazz-funk. Bobo's tracks pulse with intricate percussive patterns that weave seamlessly through fluid melodies, creating an immersive experience driven by syncopation and layered grooves.

Where should I start if I like Willie Bobo?

If you enjoy Willie Bobo, start with Tom Scott — their album "The Honeysuckle Breeze" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz, jazz-funk