If you like Willis Kelly, try these artists

If you like Willis Kelly, 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

Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Higher popularity

blues blues rock jazz fusion
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Willis Kelly?

Artists similar to Willis Kelly include Miles Davis, Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Willis Kelly's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Willis Kelly?

Willis Kelly is primarily known for jazz. With a rich interplay of syncopated rhythms and organic soundscapes, Kelly’s music pulses with an understated complexity that invites contemplation while maintaining an infectious groove.

Where should I start if I like Willis Kelly?

If you enjoy Willis Kelly, start with Miles Davis — their album "Kind of Blue" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz