If you like Billy Cobham, try these artists

If you like Billy Cobham, 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

Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Shared genres: jazz rock, post-bop

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
War

War

Shared genres: funk, jazz rock

Latin rock funk jazz rock
Mtume

Mtume

Shared genres: funk, post-bop

funk post-bop
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: funk, jazz, post-bop

bebop classical music electro
Chicago

Chicago

Shared genres: jazz, jazz rock

adult contemporary music jazz jazz fusion
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Shared genres: jazz, jazz rock

alternative rock art music avant-garde music
John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Shared genres: jazz, post-bop

free jazz hard bop jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Billy Cobham?

Artists similar to Billy Cobham include Larry Carlton, War, Mtume and Herbie Hancock. Each shares elements of Billy Cobham's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Billy Cobham?

Billy Cobham is primarily known for funk, post-bop and jazz rock. Cobham’s music features intricate rhythms paired with expansive spaces, where resonant strikes contrast with subtle pauses to create an engaging tension between movement and stillness.

Where should I start if I like Billy Cobham?

If you enjoy Billy Cobham, start with Larry Carlton — their album "Take Your Pick" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz rock, post-bop