Born and raised in Kansas City, Brenna grew up a professional theater kid. Quickly caught the “bug” and found herself in New York City at 17 studying and working with Wynn Handman {American Palace Theater}, Neil Wolfe {Columbia Records] and broadway veteran, Nancy Evers. Her love for the American songbook and singers like Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Dinah Washington, Cab Calloway and Etta James took her focus from theater to the music industry. Through years of ups and downs, paying dues and rediscovery and has quickly established herself as one of the top vocalists in Los Angeles.

Brenna recorded her first album last year, “Introducing...Brenna Whitaker” Up-and-comer, Jumaane Smith (Michael Buble, Stevie Wonder) produced and played on it. She has the best young jazz players in LA on it together on it celebrating the American Songbook. Brenna is passionate about keeping vintage music alive and telling the history behind the songs at her live shows. Even in a economy that’s musical budget sometimes suffers, don’t be surprised if you see a full horn section at one of her shows.

“This brazen blond beauty is not afraid to follow her instincts and takes risks; playing gospel in whiskey bars and rearranging theme tunes at will. Whitaker's clear voice will make you remember why the classics endure.”
- says THE SUN

Brenna leads her own “Little Big Band” and performs at every old historical venue and supperclub as well as private parties and weddings all over California. She just debuted at the W Hollywood’s “Happenings” and has become the "it girl" Vintage blondie jazz queen, Brenna Whitaker backed by the best young jazz cats in town... she puts on a show not to be missed...."GO"
- says LA WEEKLY

For her performance at the Ford with Stephen Schwartz the LA Theater Scene said " blonde bombshell Brenna Whitaker brought down the house." She sings two songs on renowned jazz harpist, Corky Hales new Album, I’m glad there is you.

From classic musical theater interpretations, 50's and 60's soul with full horn sounds to big band show-stoppers to the soulful timeless standards she holds so dear. For tour schedule please visit: www.brennawhitaker.com

“Brenna is one of the finest singers of our generation”
- Michael Buble

“This brazen blond beauty is not afraid to follow her instincts and takes risks; playing gospel in whiskey bars and rearranging theme tunes at will. Whitaker's clear voice will make you remember why the classics endure.”
“No one is rising more quickly than Miss Brenna Whitaker. The Kansas city native evokes thoughts of a contemporary Peggy Lee or Etta James.”
"not to be missed"... “Brenna is creating quite a buzz” - L.A. Weekly
"rising star on the Los Angeles music scene," a "Peggy Lee for the 21st Century".

"Brenna Whitaker takes the stage, takes control and takes your breath away! Not to be missed!"
- says The LA WEEKLY

"A friend of mine gave me her album the other day. Beautiful voice! I had no idea she was this talented! www.brennawhitaker.com"
- twitter.com/Gavin_DeGraw

The Kansas city native evokes thoughts of a contemporary Peggy Lee or Etta James.  ... This brazen blond beauty is not afraid to follow her instincts and takes risks; playing gospel in whiskey bars and rearranging theme tunes at will. Whitaker's clear voice will make you remember why the classics endure. An artist L.A. Weekly says is "not to be missed."                             
-Jessica Boudevin- Seal Beach SUN