Bands & artists like Max Roach
If you like Max Roach, 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
Art Blakey
GuideBlakey's hard-bop drumming style features dynamic rhythms and powerful accents, similar to Roach's intricate percussion work.
Elvin Jones
GuideJones' polyrhythmic approach and energetic drumming in the John Coltrane Quartet resonate with Roach's rhythmic complexity.
Tony Williams
Williams' innovative playing in the Miles Davis Quintet showcases a blend of driving energy and subtle restraint akin to Roach's style.
Billy Cobham
Cobham's fusion drumming combines intricate rhythms with explosive energy, paralleling Roach's approach to jazz percussion.
Roy Haynes
Haynes' ability to weave complex rhythms while maintaining a lively flow aligns well with the rhythmic tapestry created by Roach.
Chick Corea
GuideCorea's compositions often feature intricate rhythms and dynamic interplay that complement Roach's energetic yet spacious style.
Cecil Taylor
Taylor's avant-garde piano work incorporates complex rhythms and improvisation, echoing Roach's innovative jazz explorations.
Andrew Cyrille
Cyrille's unique drumming blends traditional jazz elements with experimental sounds, reflecting Roach's adventurous spirit.
Common questions
Who sounds like Max Roach?
Artists similar to Max Roach include Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams and Billy Cobham. Each shares elements of Max Roach's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Max Roach?
Max Roach is primarily known for jazz. Roach's percussion creates an intricate tapestry of rhythm that drives forward with relentless energy while embracing moments of spacious restraint.
Where should I start if I like Max Roach?
If you enjoy Max Roach, start with Art Blakey — their album "At the Jazz Corner of the World" is a great entry point. Blakey's hard-bop drumming style features dynamic rhythms and powerful accents, similar to Roach's intricate percussion work.