In short
The artists most similar to John Simmons are Arthur "Artie" Shapiro, Maely Dufty and Billie Holiday, from the same jazz and swing circle.
Closest to John Simmons
Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Simmons?
The artists most similar to John Simmons are Arthur "Artie" Shapiro, Maely Dufty and Billie Holiday, from the same jazz and swing circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 3 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John Simmons?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Billie Holiday have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Simmons" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Simmons?
John Simmons is usually associated with jazz and swing (artist · US · born 1918), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.