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Sarah L King grew up under the influence of her jazz trumpeter and bandleader father, Mike King, from East Anglia. After singing in several London soul and gospel choirs, and a creative career in filmmaking and screenwriting, King has emerged as an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and composer, catapulting onto the London jazz scene with her pure-toned vocals and sophisticated songwriting.

 

King’s acclaimed debut album 'Fire Horse' in 2024 showcased her ability as a vocalist and songwriter-composer and was featured on BBC Radio 3 Jazz Requests and Jazz FM Dinner Jazz. Her second album 'The Light Ahead' 2026 is receiving the same level of attention, with  live BBC Radio performances and four star reviews. Both albums are produced by Claire Martin OBE and feature predominantly King's original compositions and lyrics. Martin's hand-picked stellar line-up of world-class musicians all contribute to the quality of King's jazz hybrid groove-led sound, fusing elements of neo soul, funk and a singer-songwriter sense of lyrical storytelling.

 

King made her debut sold out appearance in the 'Jazz Club' area of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2025, and also toured Stockholm with her Swedish trio, whom she met in Sweden whilst studying jazz vocals.  With her current London tour dates for 'The Light Ahead', King is also touring with her show 'Love Letters' combining familiar jazz standards with spoken word. Due to return to Sweden for her second Stockholm tour in Autumn 2026, King is a rising force with her "Voice to Luxuriate in" and "formidable songwriting ability"

(Nick Lea, Jazz Views)