In short
The artists most similar to Johnny Lytle are Sonny Criss, Houston Person, John Coltrane, Nancy Wilson and Wallace Roney, from the same jazz and soul jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Johnny Lytle?
The artists most similar to Johnny Lytle are Sonny Criss, Houston Person, John Coltrane, Nancy Wilson and Wallace Roney, from the same jazz and soul jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 20 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Johnny Lytle?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Billie Holiday have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Johnny Lytle" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Johnny Lytle?
Johnny Lytle is usually associated with jazz and soul jazz (artist · US · born 1932), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.