Bands & artists like Chick Corea

If you like Chick Corea, 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.

New to Chick Corea? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Hancock's work in jazz fusion and post-bop features complex rhythms and innovative harmonic structures, similar to Corea's intricate style.

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Keith Jarrett

Keith Jarrett

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Jarrett's improvisational approach and blend of classical and jazz elements parallel Corea's fluid interplay between structure and spontaneity.

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McCoy Tyner

McCoy Tyner

Tyner's powerful piano playing and unique voicings contribute to a rich harmonic landscape that resonates with Corea's avant-garde explorations.

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Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

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Mehldau's modern jazz compositions often incorporate intricate rhythmic patterns and a blend of styles that reflect Corea's innovative spirit.

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Tigran Hamasyan

Tigran Hamasyan

Hamasyan's fusion of Armenian folk music with jazz showcases complex rhythms and harmonies reminiscent of Corea's adventurous soundscapes.

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Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper

Glasper's genre-blending approach combines jazz with hip-hop influences, creating a dynamic sound that echoes Corea's experimental tendencies.

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Chucho Valdés

Chucho Valdés

Valdés' Afro-Cuban jazz incorporates intricate rhythms and vibrant melodies, paralleling the rhythmic complexity found in Corea's work.

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Dave Brubeck

Dave Brubeck

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Brubeck's use of unusual time signatures and melodic exploration creates a playful yet sophisticated sound that aligns with Corea's avant-garde style.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Chick Corea?

Artists similar to Chick Corea include Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner and Brad Mehldau. Each shares elements of Chick Corea's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Chick Corea?

Chick Corea is primarily known for post-bop and avant-garde jazz. Corea's music pulses with intricate rhythmic patterns and expansive harmonic movement, creating a fluid interplay between structure and spontaneity.

Where should I start if I like Chick Corea?

If you enjoy Chick Corea, start with Herbie Hancock — their album "Takin' Off" is a great entry point. Hancock's work in jazz fusion and post-bop features complex rhythms and innovative harmonic structures, similar to Corea's intricate style.