Bands & artists like Patti Austin

If you like Patti Austin, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack

Flack's rich vocal style and blend of jazz, pop, and R&B create a similar emotional depth and rhythmic intricacy.

adult contemporary music jazz rhythm and blues
Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole

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Cole's smooth vocals and ability to weave jazz elements into pop and R&B resonate with Austin's dynamic phrasing.

funk pop music soul
Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

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Khan's powerful voice and fusion of funk, soul, and jazz parallels the engaging interplay of melody and rhythm found in Austin's work.

jazz pop music rhythm and blues
Anita Baker

Anita Baker

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Baker's soulful delivery and sophisticated blend of R&B and jazz evoke a similar emotional resonance as Patti Austin.

soul
Lalah Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway

Hathaway's intricate vocal runs and blend of jazz, soul, and R&B reflect the rhythmic complexity present in Austin's music.

jazz soul
Dianne Reeves

Dianne Reeves

Reeves' jazz-infused vocals and emotive storytelling align closely with the depth and intricacy found in Austin's performances.

contemporary R&B jazz
Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton

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Braxton's sultry voice and incorporation of R&B with jazz influences mirror the emotional richness characteristic of Austin's style.

adult contemporary music contemporary R&B rhythm and blues
Sade

Sade

Sade's smooth, jazzy sound and emotive lyrics create a similar atmospheric quality that resonates with Patti Austin’s music.

funk jazz pop music

Common questions

Who sounds like Patti Austin?

Artists similar to Patti Austin include Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan and Anita Baker. Each shares elements of Patti Austin's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Patti Austin?

Patti Austin is primarily known for jazz and R&B. Austin's music pulses with rhythmic intricacy and emotional depth, marked by dynamic phrasing and an engaging interplay between melody and silence.

Where should I start if I like Patti Austin?

If you enjoy Patti Austin, start with Roberta Flack — their album "Feel Like Makin' Love" is a great entry point. Flack's rich vocal style and blend of jazz, pop, and R&B create a similar emotional depth and rhythmic intricacy.