Helen Bruner and Terry Jones

Helen Bruner and Terry Jones
Terry and Helen at Street Naming for Sarah Dash, May 18.2023
Background information
Also known as	Helen Bruner & Terry Jones
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres	Soul, R&B, Dance
Occupation(s)	Songwriters, Record Producers, Recording Artists
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Piano, Drums
Years active	1990 - present
Labels	Philerzy, Island Records, The Hit Factory, Dream Beat

Helen Bruner and Terry Jones are an American Grammy nominated duo, songwriter and production team out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ^[1] They have worked with various artists as featured vocalist, songwriters and/or producers. They were nominated for a Grammy in 2008 along with soul singer Linda Jones for their single entitled, "Baby I know" for Best Traditional R&B Performance. Terry Jones is the daughter of the late Linda Jones. ^{[2] [3]}

Both, Bruner and Jones served as Board Trustees for The Recording Academy. In 2025, Jones was re-elected to a two-year term. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Discography

Albums

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• "Superstar" (2006) - Dream Beat - Artists, Producers, Songwriters
• "Hollyhood" (2010) - Philerzy - Artists, Producers, Songwriters ^[9]
• "2nd Overture" (2023) - Philerzy - Artists, Producers, Songwriters ^[10]

Singles

By Helen Bruner

• "Over You" (1990) by, Taken Featuring Helen Bruner - Island Records UK - Songwriter H. Bruner
• "Gimme Real Love" (1991) - Cardiac/Virgin US - Billboard Dance No.19 ^{[11] [12]}
• "Missing You" (1992) - Cardiac/Virgin US - Songwriter H. Bruner & E. Hughes - Billboard R&B No.72

By Helen Bruner & Terry Jones ^[13]

• "Over and Over" (1994) - Polydor Germany - F/M Featuring H. Bruner & T. Jones
• "I Aint Got Time" (1996) - Sub-Urban US - Next Phase Featuring H. Bruner & T. Jones - Billboard Dance No.20 ^[14]

Projects

• "Now" (2000) by, Cara Jones - Background vocals
• "Caught Up (2002) by, DJ Disciple Feat. Mia Cox - Songwriters H. Bruner, T. Jones & David Banks - Billboard Dance No.1 ^[15]
• "Soul Talkin" (2008) by, Linda Jones album - Philerzy - Featured Artists, Producers & Composers ^[16]

References

1. Mitchell, Gail (7 October 2008). "Soul Empress Linda Jones Remembered On New Album". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
2. "Newark to name street after late singer Linda Jones". SoulTracks. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
3. Jenkins, Lena; Jenkins, Lena (3 December 2021). "Soul Singer The Late Linda Jones Hometown Newark New Jersey Honors Her Legacy with Naming A Street After Her". EIN News. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
4. "The Recording Academy Elects 2025-2027 Board of Trustees: Dr. Chelsey Green, Evan Bogart, Jennifer Blakeman & Tammy Hurt Elected As National Officers | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
5. "Helen and Terry Interview" . Retrieved 23 October 2025.
6. "Board Trustees" . Retrieved 23 October 2025.
7. "Helen Bruner". Discogs. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
8. "Terri Jones". Discogs. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
9. "Helen Bruner, Terry Jones - Hollyhood Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved 12 May 2023.
10. "Album of the Month: Helen Bruner and Terry Jones shine on "2nd Overture"". SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
11. "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
12. "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 12 October 1991. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
13. "Helen Bruner And Terry Jones". Discogs. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
14. "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 31 October 1998. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
15. Disciple, D. J.; Kronk, Henry (15 June 2023). The Beat, the Scene, the Sound: A DJ's Journey Through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN   978-1-5381-7488-3 . Retrieved 12 May 2023.
16. Mitchell, Gail (7 October 2008). "Soul Empress Linda Jones Remembered On New Album". Billboard. Retrieved 12 May 2023.