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. Cutting his teeth on the vibrant Scottish jazz scene, Fraser fast became a first-call rhythm section player for singers and horn players, playing regularly at Edinburgh Festival and Glasgow Jazz Festival.

Mikele Montolli studied violin from the age of seven and subsequently shifted to electric bass. By the age of seventeen, Montolli broadened his practice in classical double bass at Verona’s Conservatory. Following this, he moved to Graz, Austria where he was disciplined under the great Wayne Darling at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz, graduating in 2009 in jazz double bass.

Manuel Filgueiras is a Portuguese drummer and educator based in London, currently studying at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He performs regularly at top venues like The Ned and is known for his versatility across jazz, funk, and world music. As an educator, he teaches students of all ages, sharing his passion and wide-ranging experience.