Bands & artists like Wynton Kelly

If you like Wynton 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

Ted Curson

Ted Curson

Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: hard bop, jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz blues
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson

Shared genres: jazz

funk jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Wynton Kelly?

Artists similar to Wynton Kelly include Oscar Peterson, Ted Curson, Oliver Nelson and Billie Holiday. Each shares elements of Wynton Kelly's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Wynton Kelly?

Wynton Kelly is primarily known for hard bop. Kelly's music pulses with a buoyant rhythm, intertwining robust melodies and lively syncopation to create a vibrant tapestry of sound.

Where should I start if I like Wynton Kelly?

If you enjoy Wynton Kelly, start with Oscar Peterson — their album "Oscar Peterson Plays the Duke Ellington Song book" is a great entry point. Shared genres: hard bop, jazz