In short
The artists most similar to Joe Sample are Earl Klugh, David Sanborn, Spyro Gyra, Larry Carlton and David Benoit, from the same contemporary jazz, jazz and jazz fusion circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Joe Sample?
The artists most similar to Joe Sample are Earl Klugh, David Sanborn, Spyro Gyra, Larry Carlton and David Benoit, from the same contemporary jazz, jazz and jazz fusion circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Joe Sample?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bill Evans and Joyce Cooling have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Joe Sample" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Joe Sample?
Joe Sample is usually associated with contemporary jazz, jazz, jazz fusion and smooth jazz (artist · US · born 1939), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 24 October 2026.