In short
The artists most similar to Mel Lewis are Richie Kamuca, Warne Marsh, Claude Williamson Trio, Shelly Manne and Bob Brookmeyer, from the same cool jazz, jazz and post-bop circle.
Closest to Mel Lewis
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mel Lewis?
The artists most similar to Mel Lewis are Richie Kamuca, Warne Marsh, Claude Williamson Trio, Shelly Manne and Bob Brookmeyer, from the same cool jazz, jazz and post-bop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 5 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Mel Lewis?
With Digs you create a "Like Mel Lewis" Dig: a short session of Bandcamp tracks with the same sound, from independent artists.
What genre is Mel Lewis?
Mel Lewis is usually associated with cool jazz, jazz and post-bop (artist · US · born 1929), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.