Bands & artists like Scott Joplin
If you like Scott Joplin, 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.
New to Scott Joplin? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Eubie Blake
Blake's compositions often blend jazz and ragtime, maintaining the spirited movement that defines Joplin's style.
Fats Waller
Waller's piano playing incorporates syncopated rhythms and a joyful exuberance reminiscent of Joplin's ragtime flair.
Benny Goodman
GuideGoodman's big band arrangements often include ragtime influences, capturing the lively energy found in Joplin's music.
George Gershwin
GuideGershwin's early works reflect a blend of classical and ragtime elements, echoing the rhythmic complexity of Joplin's compositions.
Lionel Hampton
Hampton's jazz arrangements often feature syncopated rhythms and vibrant instrumentation that align with Joplin’s style.
Scott Bradley
Bradley's work in animation music often includes ragtime-inspired motifs that mirror Joplin's lively compositional style.
Marian McPartland
GuideMcPartland’s jazz piano performances often draw from ragtime traditions, showcasing similar rhythmic intricacies to Joplin.
Thelonious Monk
GuideMonk’s innovative approach to jazz includes complex rhythms and playful melodies that echo the essence of ragtime.
Common questions
Who sounds like Scott Joplin?
Artists similar to Scott Joplin include Eubie Blake, Fats Waller, Benny Goodman and George Gershwin. Each shares elements of Scott Joplin's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Scott Joplin?
Scott Joplin is primarily known for ragtime. Joplin's music thrives on syncopated rhythms that create an exhilarating tension, driving forward with playful precision and inviting listeners to revel in its spirited movement.
Where should I start if I like Scott Joplin?
If you enjoy Scott Joplin, start with Eubie Blake — their album "The Eighty-Six Years of Eubie Blake" is a great entry point. Blake's compositions often blend jazz and ragtime, maintaining the spirited movement that defines Joplin's style.