Artists similar to
Ches Smith
American percussionist
In short
The artists most similar to Ches Smith are Kris Davis and BARR, from the same free improvisation, jazz and afro-cuban jazz circle.
Closest to Ches Smith
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Ches Smith?
The artists most similar to Ches Smith are Kris Davis and BARR, from the same free improvisation, jazz and afro-cuban jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 2 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Ches Smith?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Kris Davis have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ches Smith" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ches Smith?
Ches Smith is usually associated with free improvisation, jazz, afro-cuban jazz and afro-jazz (artist · US), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.