Bands & artists like George Cables

If you like George Cables, 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.

Artists to try next

Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's virtuosic piano style and complex compositions often blend intricate melodies with rhythmic innovation, similar to Cables' approach.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
McCoy Tyner

McCoy Tyner

Tyner's powerful piano work features rich harmonic structures and a strong rhythmic foundation, echoing the accessible yet intricate sound of Cables.

ethno jazz jazz post-bop
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Hancock's innovative use of melody and rhythm in his piano playing creates a dynamic soundscape that parallels Cables' intricate style.

bebop classical music electro
Keith Jarrett

Keith Jarrett

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Jarrett's improvisational piano performances combine lyrical melodies with complex rhythms, resonating with the exploratory nature of Cables' music.

jazz
Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

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Mehldau’s blending of classical influences with jazz harmonies and intricate melodic lines reflects the same depth found in Cables’ work.

jazz jazz fusion
Tigran Hamasyan

Tigran Hamasyan

Hamasyan’s fusion of jazz with Armenian folk elements showcases complex rhythms and melodies akin to the explorative nature of Cables’ music.

jazz jazz fusion
Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper

Glasper’s blend of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop influences creates rich textures and rhythms that resonate with the accessible complexity found in Cables' piano work.

jazz progressive jazz
Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor

Taylor's avant-garde approach to piano incorporates intricate rhythmic patterns and dense harmonic structures, paralleling the exploratory aspects of Cables’ style.

avant-garde music jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like George Cables?

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

What genre is George Cables?

George Cables is primarily known for jazz. Cables’ piano work flows through intricate melodic lines and syncopated rhythms, creating a rich tapestry of sound that invites exploration while maintaining an underlying pulse of accessibility.

Where should I start if I like George Cables?

If you enjoy George Cables, start with Chick Corea — their album "Children's Songs" is a great entry point. Corea's virtuosic piano style and complex compositions often blend intricate melodies with rhythmic innovation, similar to Cables' approach.