Bands & artists like Vijay Iyer

If you like Vijay Iyer, 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

Jason Moran

Jason Moran

Moran's innovative approach to jazz incorporates complex rhythms and a blend of traditional and contemporary elements, similar to Iyer's intricate soundscapes.

blues jazz
Tigran Hamasyan

Tigran Hamasyan

Hamasyan combines Armenian folk music with jazz, creating a rich tapestry of rhythmic complexity and textural depth that resonates with Iyer's style.

jazz jazz fusion
Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

Guide

Mehldau's piano work often explores shifting harmonies and complex rhythms, akin to the vibrant textures found in Iyer's compositions.

jazz jazz fusion
Ambrose Akinmusire

Ambrose Akinmusire

Akinmusire's trumpet playing is characterized by innovative phrasing and a willingness to experiment with form, paralleling Iyer's adventurous spirit.

jazz
Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper

Glasper blends jazz with hip-hop influences, creating layered textures and rhythmic intricacies that align with the progressive elements in Iyer's music.

jazz progressive jazz
Hiatus Kaiyote

Hiatus Kaiyote

Their fusion of soul, jazz, and electronic elements creates an atmospheric sound that resonates with the intricate patterns found in Iyer’s music.

neo soul
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

Frahm’s use of piano and electronic textures creates immersive soundscapes that echo the rhythmic complexity present in Vijay Iyer’s compositions.

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music
Cécile McLorin Salvant

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Salvant’s vocal style and her ability to convey deep emotion through complex arrangements reflect the same intensity found in Iyer’s work.

jazz vocal jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Vijay Iyer?

Artists similar to Vijay Iyer include Jason Moran, Tigran Hamasyan, Brad Mehldau and Ambrose Akinmusire. Each shares elements of Vijay Iyer's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Vijay Iyer?

Vijay Iyer is primarily known for jazz and progressive jazz. Iyer's music pulsates with intricate rhythmic patterns and shifting textures that create a vivid sense of movement and tension.

Where should I start if I like Vijay Iyer?

If you enjoy Vijay Iyer, start with Jason Moran — their album "The Bandwagon (album)" is a great entry point. Moran's innovative approach to jazz incorporates complex rhythms and a blend of traditional and contemporary elements, similar to Iyer's intricate soundscapes.