Bands & artists like Zoot and the Roots

If you like Zoot and the Roots, 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

Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson

Shared genres: jazz

bebop hard bop jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Zoot and the Roots?

Artists similar to Zoot and the Roots include Miles Davis, Oliver Nelson, Sun Ra and Charles Mingus. Each shares elements of Zoot and the Roots's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Zoot and the Roots?

Zoot and the Roots is primarily known for jazz. Their music pulses with a rhythmic insistence, layering intricate motifs that build tension before resolving into communal grooves that invite movement.

Where should I start if I like Zoot and the Roots?

If you enjoy Zoot and the Roots, start with Miles Davis — their album "Rubberband" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz