Nancy King

Nancy King, born on June 15, 1940, in Portland, Oregon, was an American singer known for her jazz performances. She began her musical journey by performing with fellow music students at the University of Oregon in 1959. After moving to San Francisco in 1960, King's scat singing skills led to numerous collaborations and performances with bebop artists. In 2004, she released Live at Jazz Standard with pianist Fred Hersch. Throughout her career, Nancy King collaborated with notable artists such as Jon Hendricks, Vince Guaraldi, Ralph Towner, and David Friesen. Her discography includes albums like Moon Ray (1999), The Dream Lands, Vol. 1 & 2: The CBC Sessions (2000, 2002), and Straight Into Your Heart (2007). Nancy King passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 85.

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