“Nicole Zuraitis has a heart full of soul and a voice full of sunshine,” states ALL ABOUT JAZZ.
GRAMMY® Award Nominated Vocalist, Pianist, Songwriter & Bandleader NICOLE ZURAITIS is a powerhouse vocalist and winner of the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. She continues to establish herself as an undeniable force in the modern jazz landscape of both NYC and beyond. Nicole's bold, versatile voice possesses a special combination of soothing warmth, familiar authenticity, and raw grit that is reinventing the world's conception of what it means to be a jazz artist. She infuses elements of multiple genres and approaches into her artistry, refusing to limit herself to any one corner of the music business. Nicole has performed throughout America and the world. She is also the premier vocalist for both the Birdland Big Band and her co-produced collaboration album, 'Oil on Water: How Love Begins' with 8x-GRAMMY® Winning Bassist Christian McBride, is set to release in Summer 2023. "A celebrated pianist, singer, and songwriter..." says JAZZ TIMES.