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The artists most similar to Jimmy McGriff are Donald Byrd, Grant Green, Jimmy Smith, Lou Donaldson and Richard “Groove” Holmes, from the same jazz, soul jazz and funk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Jimmy McGriff?
The artists most similar to Jimmy McGriff are Donald Byrd, Grant Green, Jimmy Smith, Lou Donaldson and Richard “Groove” Holmes, from the same jazz, soul jazz and funk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Jimmy McGriff?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Peggy Lee have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Jimmy McGriff" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Jimmy McGriff?
Jimmy McGriff is usually associated with jazz, soul jazz, funk and jazz-funk (artist · US · born 1936), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.