Kirsty King Quartet

Kirsty King makes her debut at The Pheasantry with a programme drawn from the Great American Songbook. The evening will centre on the music of four composers; Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and Harold Arlen celebrating the timeless magic at the heart of their songs. Expect a thoughtful mix of well-known standards and lesser-known gems. Kirsty’s playful delivery and relaxed stage presence create an evening of storytelling, audience interaction, and rich jazz tones, accompanied by her wonderful band who bring each arrangement to life. Kirsty King is a London born jazz singer inspired by the great female jazz pioneers and the golden age of Broadway. Her love of jazz grew out of a background in theatre, where many of her favourite shows were rooted in the Great American Songbook, sparking a deep connection to its music and storytelling. She has performed to great acclaim at venues across London, most recently appearing as a soloist at a sold-out Royal Albert Hall event. Bringing a fresh, story led approach to classic material, Kirsty’s expressive rich vocals invite audiences into each song with vulnerability, charm and a sense of cinematic romance. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Fraser Urquhart is one of the U.K's foremost pianists, specialising in jazz and American show-tunes of the 1920s-1950s.