Sarah King

Sarah King is a trained actor, chanteuse, street performer and dancer. She has appeared at speakeasies dubious and prestigious in New York and other cities. Her quartet held a weekly residency at the Top of the Standard Hotel for ten years. She was cast as a singer in Sleep No More, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and the film, A Complete Unknown. Usually she’s singing jazz around New York City at an array of hotels and clubs with crews of swinging musicians. Sarah recorded two studio albums with her band, Tulip or Turnip ( Birdwatcher, 2021) andThe Masquerade is Over (Birdwatcher, 2023). She was also featured on Stephane Wrembel’s albums, Django New Orleans, and Django New Orleans II: Hors Série. For over fifteen years, Sarah King has been a familiar voice on the New York City jazz scene, including a decade-long residency at the Top of the Standard’s Boom Boom Room. In a city known for constant turnover, her longevity reflects a rare blend of artistry, versatility, and deep connection with audiences. After earning a degree in Theater from Marymount Manhattan College, her path into music was anything but traditional. She began busking in the subway with ukulele and guitar, honing her voice before unpredictable crowds. She later joined a funky, circus-style marching band— performing as a dancing majorette in parades across New York City and at festivals throughout Europe and South America, including the Ibero Americano Theater Festival in Colombia.