“Whitney Jones is undoubtedly one of the most inspired and inspiring artists on today’s soul/funk scene, her music deeply infused with the spirit of jazz.” - Thierry De Clemensat, Editor
#1 Urban Influencer Smooth Jazz Charts
"Under The Moonlight" by Whitney Jones
Top 100 Songs of 2025 Smooth Jazz Global Chart
"Under The Moonlight" by Whitney Jones
"Smooth Jazz has a new voice - Whitney Jones "Under The Moonlight" ultra-romantic, urban jazz."
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Whitney Jones
Artist | Vocalist | Songwriter | Producer
Whitney Jones is a luminous force in Contemporary Jazz and R&B/Soul—an artist whose voice lands like truth and moves like rhythm. As a vocalist, songwriter, producer and bandleader, she creates “grown” music with cinematic warmth: jazz-infused soul, meticulous arrangements, and lyrics that leave people feeling stronger than they arrived.
Rooted in a diverse musical range—Jazz, R&B, Funk, Blues, Classical and Pop—Whitney’s work carries both polish and heart. A Berklee College of Music graduate, she became the first female bandleader to hold a residency at Boston’s historic Wally’s Jazz Cafe.
Her voice and pen have traveled far: touring as a background vocalist for dance-music legend CeCe Peniston, and co-writing the Billboard #2 hit “Purple Funk.” She has opened for R&B crooner Carl Thomas, shared the stage with members of Next and Blackstreet, and contributed vocals in TV One’s Unsung spotlight on Adina Howard.
But Whitney’s purpose is what makes the experience unforgettable. Her mission is simple and fearless: uplift, inspire, and empower—“to kick fear out of their face and walk in love.”
Whitney Jones doesn’t just perform songs—she builds moments where people remember who they are. Her shows balance elegance and edge: velvet-smooth ballads, groove-forward soul, and jazz-minded musicianship that keeps the room present. It’s equal parts excellence and emotional release—music that demands to be felt, then stays with you on the drive home.
Based On Reality
Album Description & Overview
Released April 25, 2025, Based On Reality is Whitney Jones’ debut full-length statement—an evocative journey through love, healing, gratitude, courage, and self-empowerment. This Contemporary R&B/Soul album is intentional, braided with the spirit of jazz: rich instrumentation, disciplined arrangements, and vocals that feel both intimate and undeniable.
Written and produced largely by Whitney herself, the album shines with moments of collaboration, as she worked with talented producers W. Timothy Bailey, Jr., Nick Blount, and Josiah Walker on select tracks. The album also features co-writing & performing credits with her husband, Christopher Boozer, further infusing Based On Reality with the personal and intimate touch of love and partnership.
The quality of the music is undeniable. With a powerhouse lineup of musicians including Greg Varlotta on trumpet, Lamar Gaines on keyboards, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Strong on piano and organ, Grammy Award winning André Frappier on guitar, Multi-Grammy Award-winning Mel Brown on bass, and Ira King (drummer for Sister Sledge) on drums, the album’s sonic layers breathe life into each track. Additionally, vocalists Celia King and Eric King, guitarist Marcus Williams (featured guitar soloist on lead single “Under The Moonlight”), keyboardists Roney Jones and Jeremy Seaton, bassist Mario Mendivil, drummer Brandon Carter, along with percussionist Frank Valdes make special guest appearances, adding their talents on select tracks as well.
From a production standpoint, the record is as refined as it is heartfelt—engineered and mixed by Otto D’Agnolo at Mia Studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, then mastered by Jamison Weddle (Studiocat Productions), delivering a finish that’s warm, detailed, and powerful without chasing trends.
With empowering lyrics, lush melodies, and a captivating sound, Based On Reality is poised to be a timeless album that has listeners falling in love with music and life once again.
Critics heard what audiences feel: Paris-Move praised Whitney as “one of the most inspired and inspiring artists” in today’s soul/funk scene and called Based On Reality “well worth the wait,” concluding that across thirteen songs she proves herself “an artist of the first order.”