Bands & artists like Willis Jackson

If you like Willis Jackson, 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

Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Ted Curson

Ted Curson

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Clark Terry

Clark Terry

Shared genres: jazz

bebop crossover jazz hard bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Roy Ayers

Roy Ayers

Shared genres: jazz

acid jazz jazz jazz-funk
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop
Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Willis Jackson?

Artists similar to Willis Jackson include Marian McPartland, Oliver Nelson, Ted Curson and Clark Terry. Each shares elements of Willis Jackson's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Willis Jackson?

Willis Jackson is primarily known for jazz. Jackson's music pulses with rhythmic insistence while navigating through rich layers of melodic tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Willis Jackson?

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