If you like Sadao Watanabe, try these artists

If you like Sadao Watanabe, 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

Ramsey Lewis

Ramsey Lewis

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Masayoshi Takanaka

Masayoshi Takanaka

Shared genres: jazz fusion, jazz-funk

city pop funk funk soul
Herbie Mann

Herbie Mann

Shared genres: bossa nova, jazz, jazz fusion

acid jazz bossa nova disco
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk

bebop classical music electro
Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith

Shared genres: jazz fusion, jazz-funk

funk hard bop indie rock
Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Tom Scott

Tom Scott

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk

West Coast jazz blues jazz
Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius

Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk

Common questions

Who sounds like Sadao Watanabe?

Artists similar to Sadao Watanabe include Ramsey Lewis, Masayoshi Takanaka, Herbie Mann and Herbie Hancock. Each shares elements of Sadao Watanabe's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Sadao Watanabe?

Sadao Watanabe is primarily known for jazz fusion, bossa nova and jazz-funk. With a breezy swing and rich melodic phrases, Watanabe’s music pulses with a vibrant interplay of rhythm and harmony that captivates from start to finish.

Where should I start if I like Sadao Watanabe?

If you enjoy Sadao Watanabe, start with Ramsey Lewis — their album "Barefoot Sunday Blues" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk