In short
The artists most similar to Gretchen Parlato are Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, Lizz Wright, Kurt Elling and Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, from the same jazz, vocal jazz and contemporary jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Gretchen Parlato?
The artists most similar to Gretchen Parlato are Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, Lizz Wright, Kurt Elling and Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, from the same jazz, vocal jazz and contemporary jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Gretchen Parlato?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Cassandra Wilson, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Nate Smith, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Etta James and Zara McFarlane have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Gretchen Parlato" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Gretchen Parlato?
Gretchen Parlato is usually associated with jazz, vocal jazz and contemporary jazz (artist · US · born 1976), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.