Bands & artists like Willie Bobo

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
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

Guide

Shared genres: jazz, jazz-funk

bebop classical music electro
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz, jazz-funk

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
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