In short
The artists most similar to Kris Davis are Ches Smith, Nels Cline, J.D. Allen and Tony Malaby, from the same avant-garde jazz, free jazz and jazz circle.
Closest to Kris Davis
Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Kris Davis?
The artists most similar to Kris Davis are Ches Smith, Nels Cline, J.D. Allen and Tony Malaby, from the same avant-garde jazz, free jazz and jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 4 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Kris Davis?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Ches Smith and Tony Malaby have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Kris Davis" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Kris Davis?
Kris Davis is usually associated with avant-garde jazz, free jazz and jazz (artist · CA · born 1980), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.