In short
The artists most similar to The J.B.’s are Sly & the Family Stone, The Meters, Lyn Collins, Parliament and Curtis Mayfield, from the same funk, jazz and soul jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The J.B.’s?
The artists most similar to The J.B.’s are Sly & the Family Stone, The Meters, Lyn Collins, Parliament and Curtis Mayfield, from the same funk, jazz 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 The J.B.’s?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sharon Jones and the Dap‐Kings, Betty Davis and Roy Ayers have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The J.B.’s" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The J.B.’s?
The J.B.’s is usually associated with funk, jazz and soul jazz (group · US · active since 1970), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.