In short
The artists most similar to Mary Lou Williams are John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Art Tatum, Stan Getz and Mary Lou Williams Trio, from the same jazz, swing and bebop circle.
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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 Mary Lou Williams?
The artists most similar to Mary Lou Williams are John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Art Tatum, Stan Getz and Mary Lou Williams Trio, from the same jazz, swing and bebop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Mary Lou Williams?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Thelonious Monk and Freddie Hubbard have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mary Lou Williams" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mary Lou Williams?
Mary Lou Williams is usually associated with jazz, swing, bebop and stride (artist · US · born 1910), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.