Nancy King, veteran jazz vocalist celebrated throughout Oregon, has passed away.

The beloved singer died on August 8 at the age of 85, according to OPB.

King was a prominent figure in the jazz world, earning global recognition and acclaim for his collaborations with legends like Leroy Vinnegar and Ray Brown. She received two Grammy nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album: one in 2006 for Live At Jazz Standard With Fred Hersch and another in 2017 for Porter Plays Porter by Randy Porter.

Her unique voice, especially in scat singing, and her rose-colored glasses made her a beloved figure in the global jazz scene.

King grew up near Eugene with musical parents who encouraged her to pursue the arts. In the 1960s, her work along the West Coast, especially in San Francisco, where she met her par

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