In short
The artists most similar to Buddy Rich are John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus and Benny Goodman, from the same jazz, big band and bebop circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Buddy Rich?
The artists most similar to Buddy Rich are John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus and Benny Goodman, from the same jazz, big band and bebop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Buddy Rich?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Stan Getz, Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck, Billie Holiday, Radiohead and Nat King Cole have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Buddy Rich" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Buddy Rich?
Buddy Rich is usually associated with jazz, big band, bebop and jazz fusion (artist · US · born 1917), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.