Bands & artists like Roy Haynes
If you like Roy Haynes, 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
Elvin Jones
GuideJones's dynamic drumming style and complex polyrhythms create a similar lively dialogue that complements hard bop.
Art Blakey
GuideBlakey's aggressive yet intricate drumming and leadership of the Jazz Messengers embody the hard bop spirit with energetic rhythms.
Max Roach
GuideRoach's innovative approach to rhythm and use of syncopation parallels Haynes's intricate patterns in hard bop.
Tony Williams
Williams's youthful energy and complex drum work in the Miles Davis Quintet resonate with Haynes's vibrant rhythmic style.
Chick Corea
GuideCorea’s compositions often feature intricate rhythms and improvisational flair that align well with Haynes's energetic drumming.
Cecil Taylor
GuideTaylor's avant-garde approach and rhythmic complexity create a unique dialogue that complements Haynes's dynamic drumming.
Billy Cobham
GuideCobham’s fusion of jazz with rock elements includes intricate rhythms that echo Haynes’s lively and animated style.
Kenny Clarke
Clarke’s pioneering use of the ride cymbal and syncopated rhythms laid the groundwork for the hard bop sound that Haynes exemplifies.
Common questions
Who sounds like Roy Haynes?
Artists similar to Roy Haynes include Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Max Roach and Tony Williams. Each shares elements of Roy Haynes's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Roy Haynes?
Roy Haynes is primarily known for hard bop. Haynes's drumming animates the rhythm with intricate patterns and syncopated bursts, creating a lively dialogue that pulses through every performance.
Where should I start if I like Roy Haynes?
If you enjoy Roy Haynes, start with Elvin Jones — their album "Love & Peace" is a great entry point. Jones's dynamic drumming style and complex polyrhythms create a similar lively dialogue that complements hard bop.