JAZZ AND THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK VOCALIST
Berklee Alumni performer, recording seasoned vocalist, plays piano /guitar. ASCAP / Grammy Voting member. Educator.
About Whitney Marchelle Jackson
Professional Background
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Wynton Marsalis on “JazzCall for Freedom” for PBS NewsHour – Wynton Marsalis Official Website
Whitney Marchelle Jackson is a Berklee Summa Cum Laude Black Excellence of Vocal Performance Alumn. International and recording seasoned vocalist. Plays piano and guitar. Pinned The Jazz Jedi Knight. See March 2026 issue in Hothouse Jazz Magazine feature. Member of ASCAP, SAG/AFTRA, WBGO 88.3 CAB Advisory Board member, Voting member of Recording Academy. UNA/ NYC member. Active radio air play on Global Airwaves. Performed on NBC, ABC, FOX, B.E.T. CBS. Appearance with Wayne Newton, surprise guest at the City Winery.
Whitney Has recorded and been employed at A&M recording studios where Michael Jackson recorded. Her latest album at Power Berklee Studio . Engineers Gloria Kabab, and Omar Hakim .
Marchell has Performed at the Mezzrow , New York Recording Studios, Five Spot Jazz, Success Academy Manhattan, NY. The Apollo, New York Blue Note, United Nations (Danny Glover Awards). National Anthem for Polo World Cup Bethpage, and Shea Tennis Classic Stadium. Dusit Dubai Hotel, Jazz Museum of Harlem, Red Rooster, Rutgers University Jazz programs, Berklee United, Award shows, Tom Browne Winter Jazz Festival, Dusit Dubia Hotel Hyatt Hotels, Joanne Jackson Shea Stadium, Tonight Show- Wayne Newton ( Jive Sisters) and various numerous Presidents. Drake University Big band, Mustafa Big Band, Apollo Orchestra, Swing 46 Big Band Kevin Blancq, Chicago Arena and 50 states. George Ra Starr Walker Productions Prestigious vents for Alize Lavie Magazine. Hot House Jazz Magazine, Feb and March issues 2026
Opened for: KISS, Bill Withers, James Brown, Fathead Newman. State Farm Commercial (Spike Lee Produced)..
Her collaborations include working with: Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Jon Batiste, Violinist Anyango -Yarbo Davenport, Frank Lacy, Bobby Sanabria, Tommy Campbell, Lonnie Plaxico, Russell Hall, Rachel Z, Tia Fuller, Endea Owens, Brande Younger, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bertha Hope ,Ricky Gordon, Wycliffe Gordon, Felicia Collins, an, Arco Sandoval, Lakecia Benjamin.
Numerous festivals: Art Deco South Beach Jazz Festival, Lewiston Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival with Educators Big Band, Pine Grill Festival, Hudson Pier events, Harlem Late Night Festival events. Berklee and Rutgers Universities. "It was a honor to perform in the Diamond Educational Center -W.C Handy Tribute Played piano and sang, quotes Whitney Marchelle Jackson and For the W C. Handy family."
“a swinger of immense energy; a fearless scat artist, able to handle overdubbing flawlessly; and she even plays piano on a couple of tracks.” Harvey Sider JazzTimes Magazine". Scorched Jazz Blues sound Whitney has received Bronz and Crystal Awards.
Whitney Marchelle Jackson even Swings Beyonce's Single Ladies. 3 Albums Released. Recorded with Jeremy Pelt, Clark Terry among others. Thanks to Larry Clothier of Ragman Productions for naming the "Dig Dis" Album. Whitney has active Wadio Air Play.
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