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
Flack's rich vocal style and blend of jazz, pop, and R&B create a similar emotional depth and rhythmic intricacy.
Natalie Cole
GuideCole's smooth vocals and ability to weave jazz elements into pop and R&B resonate with Austin's dynamic phrasing.
Chaka Khan
GuideKhan's powerful voice and fusion of funk, soul, and jazz parallels the engaging interplay of melody and rhythm found in Austin's work.
Anita Baker
GuideBaker's soulful delivery and sophisticated blend of R&B and jazz evoke a similar emotional resonance as Patti Austin.
Lalah Hathaway
Hathaway's intricate vocal runs and blend of jazz, soul, and R&B reflect the rhythmic complexity present in Austin's music.
Dianne Reeves
Reeves' jazz-infused vocals and emotive storytelling align closely with the depth and intricacy found in Austin's performances.
Toni Braxton
GuideBraxton's sultry voice and incorporation of R&B with jazz influences mirror the emotional richness characteristic of Austin's style.
Sade
Sade's smooth, jazzy sound and emotive lyrics create a similar atmospheric quality that resonates with Patti Austin’s 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.