Bands & artists like Joe Locke

If you like Joe Locke, 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

Stefon Harris

Stefon Harris

Harris shares Locke's mastery of vibraphone and intricate rhythmic structures, often blending jazz with elements of funk and world music.

jazz
Gary Burton

Gary Burton

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Burton's innovative approach to the vibraphone and his use of intricate harmonies align closely with Locke's style.

jazz jazz fusion
Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's work often features intricate melodies and shifting grooves, echoing the dynamic movement present in Locke's pieces.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

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Mehldau's piano work is characterized by complex rhythms and harmonic exploration, paralleling Locke’s intricate layering.

jazz jazz fusion
Hiatus Kaiyote

Hiatus Kaiyote

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Their blend of jazz, soul, and electronic elements creates a textured soundscape reminiscent of the depth in Locke's music.

neo soul
Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper

Glasper's fusion of jazz with hip-hop and R&B influences offers a modern take on rhythmic complexity akin to Locke’s style.

jazz progressive jazz
Joshua Redman

Joshua Redman

Redman's saxophone work often features intricate phrasing and rhythmic interplay that complements Locke's melodic focus.

jazz post-bop
Tigran Hamasyan

Tigran Hamasyan

Hamasyan combines jazz with Armenian folk influences, creating complex rhythms and melodies similar to those found in Locke's compositions.

jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Joe Locke?

Artists similar to Joe Locke include Stefon Harris, Gary Burton, Chick Corea and Brad Mehldau. Each shares elements of Joe Locke's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Joe Locke?

Joe Locke is primarily known for jazz. Locke’s music pulsates with intricate rhythms, layering melodic lines over shifting grooves that create a sense of movement and depth throughout his pieces.

Where should I start if I like Joe Locke?

If you enjoy Joe Locke, start with Stefon Harris — their album "A Cloud of Red Dust" is a great entry point. Harris shares Locke's mastery of vibraphone and intricate rhythmic structures, often blending jazz with elements of funk and world music.