Johnny Hates Jazz
United Kingdom, 1985–now
London trio led by Clark Datchler, formed in 1986, working in jazz- and soul-inflected sophisti-pop on 'Shattered Dreams' and 'Turn Back the Clock'.
MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced Johnny Hates Jazz and 0 artists Johnny Hates Jazz influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Johnny Hates Jazz?
- Steely Dan — Steely Dan's jazz-inflected studio perfection was the band's touchstone — a critic dubbed Johnny Hates Jazz 'a pop Steely Dan'.
- Stevie Wonder — Stevie Wonder's soul songcraft was among the influences Clark Datchler named behind the band's polished pop-soul.
- Marvin Gaye — Marvin Gaye's Motown soul was another of the touchstones Datchler cited for the group's sophisti-pop.
- The Isley Brothers — The Isley Brothers' soul-funk was among the R&B influences Datchler named behind Johnny Hates Jazz.