In short
The artists most similar to Michael Franks are Al Jarreau, Grover Washington, Jr., Steely Dan, Lee Ritenour and Spyro Gyra, from the same jazz, folk and jazz pop circle.
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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 Michael Franks?
The artists most similar to Michael Franks are Al Jarreau, Grover Washington, Jr., Steely Dan, Lee Ritenour and Spyro Gyra, from the same jazz, folk and jazz pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Michael Franks?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: 10cc have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Michael Franks" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Michael Franks?
Michael Franks is usually associated with jazz, folk, jazz pop and quiet storm (artist · US · born 1944), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 29 October 2026.