Bands & artists like Steve Gadd

If you like Steve Gadd, 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

Buster Williams

Buster Williams

Shared genres: jazz

hard bop jazz jazz fusion
Mélanie De Biasio

Mélanie De Biasio

Shared genres: cool jazz, jazz

cool jazz jazz soul
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Similar era

blues blues rock jazz fusion
John Beasley

John Beasley

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz Latin music blues
Simply Red

Simply Red

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blue-eyed soul jazz fusion pop music

Common questions

Who sounds like Steve Gadd?

Artists similar to Steve Gadd include Buster Williams, Mélanie De Biasio, Beth Hart and Erik Friedlander. Each shares elements of Steve Gadd's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Steve Gadd?

Steve Gadd is primarily known for cool jazz. A master of tight grooves and syncopated rhythms, Gadd’s drumming emphasizes tension and release through deliberate pacing and dynamic shifts.

Where should I start if I like Steve Gadd?

If you enjoy Steve Gadd, start with Buster Williams — their album "Griot Libertè" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz