Artists similar to
John McLaughlin
guitarist
In short
The artists most similar to John McLaughlin are Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucía, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea and Weather Report, from the same jazz, jazz fusion and world fusion circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John McLaughlin?
The artists most similar to John McLaughlin are Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucía, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea and Weather Report, from the same jazz, jazz fusion and world 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 John McLaughlin?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Chick Corea, Pat Metheny and Larry Coryell have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John McLaughlin" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John McLaughlin?
John McLaughlin is usually associated with jazz, jazz fusion, world fusion and progressive rock (artist · US · born 1942), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 25 October 2026.