Bands & artists like Jack DeJohnette
If you like Jack DeJohnette, 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
Tony Williams
Williams' innovative drumming and complex rhythms in jazz fusion create a similarly immersive experience.
Chick Corea
GuideCorea's work blends intricate melodies with adventurous rhythms, echoing DeJohnette's exploratory soundscapes.
Brian Blade
Blade's drumming style incorporates fluid dynamics and nuanced textures that resonate with DeJohnette's percussive approach.
Cecil Taylor
Taylor's avant-garde piano work features complex structures and spontaneous expression, paralleling the free jazz elements in DeJohnette's music.
Herbie Hancock
GuideHancock's fusion of jazz with electronic elements and intricate arrangements complements the innovative spirit of DeJohnette’s compositions.
Pharoah Sanders
Sanders' saxophone work is rich with spiritual and free jazz influences, creating a similar atmospheric depth to DeJohnette's pieces.
Bill Frisell
GuideFrisell’s guitar work often incorporates unconventional time signatures and textures, resonating well with DeJohnette’s rhythmic explorations.
Jackie McLean
McLean's innovative approach to melody and harmony within the jazz genre aligns closely with the adventurous spirit found in DeJohnette’s music.
Common questions
Who sounds like Jack DeJohnette?
Artists similar to Jack DeJohnette include Tony Williams, Chick Corea, Brian Blade and Cecil Taylor. Each shares elements of Jack DeJohnette's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Jack DeJohnette?
Jack DeJohnette is primarily known for jazz fusion, new age music and free jazz. With intricate time signatures and percussive textures that ebb and swell, DeJohnette’s music creates an immersive rhythmic landscape that invites exploration.
Where should I start if I like Jack DeJohnette?
If you enjoy Jack DeJohnette, start with Tony Williams — their album "Carnaval" is a great entry point. Williams' innovative drumming and complex rhythms in jazz fusion create a similarly immersive experience.