If you like World Saxophone Quartet, try these artists

If you like World Saxophone Quartet, 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

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Jack DeJohnette

Jack DeJohnette

Shared genres: jazz

free jazz jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like World Saxophone Quartet?

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

What genre is World Saxophone Quartet?

World Saxophone Quartet is primarily known for jazz. The quartet's interplay creates a dense tapestry of interlocking melodies that pulse with rhythmic urgency and exploratory tension, inviting listeners into a dynamic conversation among four distinct voices.

Where should I start if I like World Saxophone Quartet?

If you enjoy World Saxophone Quartet, start with Sun Ra — their album "Strange Strings" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz