Jazz Singer Whitney
This vivacious young woman has been making a name for herself crossing multiple genres; singing sultry torch songs, powerful blues & soul, and swingin' tunes that dancers can't seem to get enough of!
Whitney finds inspiration in a large range of music from the blues and jazz of Bessie Smith & Billie Holiday in the '20s and '30s, to the R&B and Soul of Etta James & Sam Cooke in the 50s and 60s; and her musical performances reflect this variety. Whitney is a hard working and versatile performer, and you can find her singing with anything from a jazz duo to quartet, belting out some high energy swingin' blues and R&B alongside San Diego legends like Robin Henkel, fronting a 13 piece Big Band, or working in various configurations with some of the most talented musicians in town!
Whitney has been making quite an impact as the little girl with a big voice who knows how to truly engage a crowd. You can't help but smile and tap your feet when you see what joy she brings to the stage!
- Adams Avenue Street Fair
- Bird Park Summer Concert Series La Jolla Concerts By The Sea
- Belly Up Tavern
- San Diego Citybeat Magazine’s Holiday Party
- San Diego Ballet Gala
- Get Jazzed on Cedros
- La Valencia Hotel
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- Man & Woman of the Year Kick Off Party
- Rancho Bernardo Country Club Rancho Valencia Resort
- Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub
- First Prebyterian Church Jazz Vespers
- “Listen” House Concerts
- The Marble Room
- The Shores
- Gaslamp Speakeasy
- The Ruby Room
- Lacey J’s
- Kona Kai Resort
- Jimmy Love's
- Tango Restaurant
- Tango Del Rey Tio Leo’s
- Iva Lee’s
- Rhythm City Grill
- Skybox Sports Grill
- Cosmos Coffee Café
- Ki’s Restaurant
- Lacey J's
- ArtLAB
- Firehouse Swing Dance
- 2toGroove Swing JAM Fridays
- Gator By the Bay Festival
- Adams Avenue Unplugged Festival
- Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Parks Gaslamp Music & Arts Festival
- Humphrey’s Backstage Live
- San Diego Food & Wine Festival After Party
- New Village Arts Gala
- US Grant Hotel
- Lafayette Hotel 98 Bottles
- Winston’s OB (also during OB Jazz Festival)
- Viejas Casino
- Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center
- “Dark Thirty” House Concerts
- The Marine Room
- Martini’s Above Fourth
- Hennessey’s Tavern
- Lestat’s West
- Leroy’s Kitchen & Lounge
- Riviera Palm Springs
- Villa Capri
- Bootlegger
- Rancho Bernardo Winery
- The Cellar- San Clemente
- Tiki Bar- Costa Mesa
- Regal Bar
- Jose’s Courtroom
- Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar
- Kava Lounge
- Gio Bistro
- LaFee Verte Speakeasy
- Java Jive
- Mossy Volkswagen Blues Festival
" Shay is a formidable musical force, ripe for discovery on a national level. "
La Jolla Today 'Must Hear'
" Whitney Shay [sings] with the depth and mojo of a woman twice her age. "
Dave Good, San Diego Reader
" Whitney is an amazing performer with such a unique style. I love her music. The young woman is definitely going places. I'll be able to say 'I knew her when'. "
Sam Bass, DJ for KYXY 96.5
" Whitney is one heck of a singer. She's really talented. She really has heart. "
Candi Staton (4 Time Grammy Nominee)