“A heart as big as her remarkable voice.” (Jazz Police) GRAMMY winning and 2X nominated jazz singer songwriter, pianist, New York-based bandleader and winner of the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal Nicole Zuraitis continues to establish herself as an undeniable force in the modern jazz landscape of both NYC and beyond. Her co-produced collaboration “How Love Begins” with bassist and 8x GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride released July 7th, 2023, featuring all-original compositions and the talents of some of the finest players in jazz today and was WON BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM in the 66th annual GRAMMY awards. Nicole is the premier vocalist for both the Birdland Big Band and the Dan Pugach Nonet, a leader of SONICA with Thana Alexa and Julia Adamy. You can catch her at Dizzy's Club Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland or the Blue Note in NYC, or at a theater near you! She advocates for pitbulls, mental health awareness and oceanic preservation by donating proceeds of album and show sales. more info: www.nicoleZmusic.com or @nicolezmusic