In short
The artists most similar to Johnny Smith are Kenny Burrell, Barney Kessel, Paul Desmond, Luiz Bonfá and Lee Konitz, from the same jazz and cool jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Johnny Smith?
The artists most similar to Johnny Smith are Kenny Burrell, Barney Kessel, Paul Desmond, Luiz Bonfá and Lee Konitz, from the same jazz and cool jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Johnny Smith?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Dave Brubeck have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Johnny Smith" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Johnny Smith?
Johnny Smith is usually associated with jazz and cool jazz (artist · US · born 1922), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.