Valarie King

Valarie King is one of the most talented Jazz flautists in the music business today. If you have listened to the recordings of Madonna, Nina Simone, Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, George Benson, Natalie Cole or Grover Washington, Jr., you have heard Valarie’s amazing flute work. She has performed with The San Francisco Ballet, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony and Pacific Symphony, appeared on multiple Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, American Music and Billboard Awards shows and in concert with Hubert Laws, Luther Vandross, Diana Krall and Stevie Wonder.Valarie’s recording and performance credits span every genre of music from Classical to Pop, R & B, Folk and Jazz and she is called upon by some of the best film composers and producers in the music business today to put her dynamic flute signature on their recording projectsWith credentials like these there is no doubt that this extraordinarily talented artist should be stepping out into the spotlight for the world to embrace? Not only is she an outstanding performer and composer, she lives and breathes her music, in her attitude, in each note she plays and from the incredible positive energy that she radiates. When you hear her play you will understand completely!“The moment Valarie King walks in a room, her smile, grace and charm puts you in an immediate comfort zone. The same feeling occurs when you listen to her music.The cohesive nature between this fine recording artist and her musicians if flawless and musically nourishing to the ear. Congratulations on a superb effort.” -Gerald Albright“I have witnessed Valarie’s progress over the years and have come to respect and admire her artistry. It is no small task to come from the classical idiom and become a proficient improviser in the world of jazz. She has done this most impressively.” -Hubert Laws“Valarie’s great musicianship and spirit shines brightly. Her love for playing music is evident!!” -Patrice Rushen