Innovatively sound wise- JoJo Mayer
Playing feel- Im undecided
I thought Max Roach was the man who 'changed the way we all play'? I would've figured it was him. I know he changed the way I play
In the world of guitar, Hendrix was revolutionary. So you had the guitar before Hendrix (Les Paul, Chet Atkins, the Ventures) and then you had guitar after Hendrix.
I'm probably not qualified (yet) to comment on the drummer who revolutionized drums in a similar manner.