An adventurous singer with an intriguing sense of humor, Nancy King stretches and extends the bebop tradition. After high school, she worked in San Francisco with Pharoah Sanders, Pony Poindexter, and a variety of local players. Resettling in the Pacific Northwest, the underrated vocalist has had an underground reputation among jazz singers. King released her first album, Impending Bloom, in 1991. She went on to record several albums including Moon Ray and Live at Jazz Standard, with pianist Fred Hersch; the latter earned a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocalist in 2006. More recently, Nancy has performed at the Perth International Arts Festival and the Lincoln Center alongside Karrin Alyyson. Nancy King continues to inspire and entertain as only she can.

The Four Freshmen:  Day In, Day Out

Nancy King: I Sing For You

Now in their 62nd year of performance, The Four Freshmen continue to bring their unique brand of vocal harmony to audiences worldwide.  The legendary sound that began in 1948 with Bob, Don, Ross and Hal continues on in the 21st century. In 2000, the Four Freshman were voted Vocal Group of the Year by Down Beat magazine's readers.  The current group, Brian, Curtis, Vince and Bob, have been performing together since 2001. Guitarist and lead vocalist Brian Eichenberger is an alumni of our program, the School For Music Vocations. Whether performing with a full symphonic orchestra, in front of a big band, or playing self-contained, their unmistakable sound continues to thrill audiences all over the world.