Bands & artists like Hampton Hawes
If you like Hampton Hawes, 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
Thelonious Monk
GuideMonk's innovative approach to rhythm and harmony, along with his unique piano style, creates a similarly spacious and tension-filled atmosphere.
Cecil Taylor
GuideTaylor's avant-garde piano techniques and complex rhythmic structures resonate with Hawes's dynamic interplay of tension and release.
McCoy Tyner
GuideTyner's powerful yet fluid piano playing, characterized by rich voicings, parallels the rhythmic precision found in Hawes's work.
Chick Corea
GuideCorea's fusion of jazz with various styles and his exploratory piano work align closely with the spacious feel of Hawes's music.
Herbie Hancock
GuideHancock's blend of traditional jazz elements with innovative sounds creates a similar balance of rhythmic precision and open space.
Oscar Peterson
GuidePeterson's virtuosic piano skills and melodic improvisations share a rhythmic clarity that complements Hawes's bebop roots.
Keith Jarrett
GuideJarrett’s improvisational style and ability to create expansive soundscapes reflect the same spaciousness present in Hawes's compositions.
Brad Mehldau
GuideMehldau’s modern jazz piano blends intricate melodies with rhythmic complexity, echoing the tension and release found in Hawes’s work.
Common questions
Who sounds like Hampton Hawes?
Artists similar to Hampton Hawes include Thelonious Monk, Cecil Taylor, McCoy Tyner and Chick Corea. Each shares elements of Hampton Hawes's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Hampton Hawes?
Hampton Hawes is primarily known for bebop. Hampton Hawes's music strikes with rhythmic precision while maintaining an open, spacious feel that encourages moments of both tension and release.
Where should I start if I like Hampton Hawes?
If you enjoy Hampton Hawes, start with Thelonious Monk — their album "Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk" is a great entry point. Monk's innovative approach to rhythm and harmony, along with his unique piano style, creates a similarly spacious and tension-filled atmosphere.