In short
The artists most similar to John Kirby are Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Goodman, Fats Waller and Artie Shaw, from the same jazz and swing circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Kirby?
The artists most similar to John Kirby are Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Goodman, Fats Waller and Artie Shaw, from the same jazz and swing circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John Kirby?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Thelonious Monk have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Kirby" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Kirby?
John Kirby is usually associated with jazz and swing (artist · US · born 1908), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.