In short
The artists most similar to Roy Ayers are James Brown, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Talib Kweli, Marvin Gaye and Isaac Hayes, from the same jazz, jazz-funk and soul jazz 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 Roy Ayers?
The artists most similar to Roy Ayers are James Brown, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Talib Kweli, Marvin Gaye and Isaac Hayes, from the same jazz, jazz-funk and soul 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 Roy Ayers?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown, Nina Simone and Jean Grae have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Roy Ayers" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Roy Ayers?
Roy Ayers is usually associated with jazz, jazz-funk, soul jazz and acid jazz (artist · US · born 1940), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.